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RIGHT NOW AT FIVE--

INTERNET CAFES LEAD TO THE SUDDEN RESIGNATION OF FLORIDA'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

TONIGHT-- AN NBC2 INVESTIGATORS EXCLUSIVE.

AS STATE LAWMAKERS LINE UP TO CRACK DOWN ON GAMBLING --

HLB MCCLURE FAMILY SPEAKS-TRX-VOTOPS

NEW TONIGHT --

HLB MCCLURE FAMILY SPEAKS-SOTVO

25:25 i was running around checking on everyone and i tried to get my baby out but couldnt because my arm wouldnt work:32

THE FAMILY SHARES THEIR HEARTACHE --

HLC CAPE BOAT TAKING ON WATER-TRX-VOTOPS

AN INCREDIBLE IMAGE ON THE CALOOSAHATCHEE --

A 42-FOOT BOAT RUNS AGROUND --

AND LEAKS DIESEL FUEL INTO THE WATER.

NBC2 TALKS TO PEOPLE ONBOARD.

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MCCLURE FAMILY SPEAKS-OC-BOXES

CLIPPED BY A CRUISER ON THE INTERSTATE --

YOU'VE HEARD ABOUT THE FAMILY BADLY HURT IN THE CRASH NEAR THE DANIELS EXIT LAST MONTH --

THEY EVEN LOST THEIR UNBORN CHILD.

TONIGHT, THEY'RE TELLING THEIR STORY TO NBC2.

SARA MILES IS LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM AT FIVE WITH THEIR HEARTBREAKING STORY.

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TOMORROW WILL MARK ONE MONTH SINCE THE ACCIDENT --

CRYSTAL MCCLURE REMAINS IN THE HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES TO HER LOWER BODY.

SHE WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE TO LEARN TO WALK AGAIN.

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24:38 i remember leaving the house we were going to bass pro like any normal person would do just driving down the road:45

IT WAS THE NIGHT AFTER VALENTINE'S DAY --

CHRISTOPHER MCCLURE WANTED TO BUY HIS WIFE SOMETHING SPECIAL.

:36 i was going to buy a purse my husband was going to get for valentines day:42

INSTEAD IT BECAME A NIGHT THEY WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO FORGET.

24:57 i remember throwing my arm to the side trying to catch my wife and rolling across the ground as i was ejected 25:06

F-H-P SAYS TROOPER GUSTAVO REYES WAS DRIVING BEHIND THE FAMILY ON I-75 THAT FRIDAY NIGHT AT ABOUT 75 MILES AN HOUR.

HIS PATROL CAR CLIPPED THE BACK OF THEIR JEEP. CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER.

25:25 i was running around checking on everyone and i tried to get my baby out but couldnt because my arm wouldnt work:32

THEIR ONE-YEAR-OLD SON WAS OK, BUT CHRISTOPHER MCCLURE HAD FIVE BROKEN RIBS, A BROKEN CLAVICAL AND MAJOR BRUISES.

:05 i'm healing pretty good but still a lot of pain:11

AND FOR CRYSTAL --

IT'S MUCH WORSE.

2:05 if i'm going to be able to walk how long its going to take me to be able to walk again:10

SHE HAS PINS IN HER LEGS FROM A CRUSHED HIP AND ANKLES.

IT'S LIKELY SHE'LL BE CONFINED TO A WHEELCHAIR FOR SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR.

AT 22 WEEKS PREGNANT, SHE ALSO LOST HER UNBORN CHILD, CHRISTIAN.

24:11 just stress, worrying about what comes next:13

HOSPITAL BILLS ARE TOTALLING 400 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

THE FAMILY HAS NO HEALTH INSURANCE --

ON TOP OF THAT -- THEIR NORTH FORT MYERS HOME WILL HAVE TO BE MADE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

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ACCORDING TO F-H-P, TROOPER GUSTAVO REYES WAS FOUND NEGLIGENT AND DISTRACTED.

HE WAS NOT RESPONDING TO A CALL AT THE TIME.

THE MCCLURE'S LAWYERS TELL US THEY WILL PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION.

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STATE LAWMAKERS ARE CRACKING DOWN ON ILLEGAL GAMBLING.

SPECIFICALLY THE DEALS GOING DOWN INSIDE STRIP MALLS LIKE THIS ONE.

IT'S AN INVESTIGATION THAT'S ALREADY LED TO THE RESIGNATION OF FLORIDA'S LT. GOVERNOR JENNIFER CARROLL.

NOW ONE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA LAWMAKER WANTS TO BAN *ALL* INTERNET CAFES.

THE NBC-2 INVESTIGATORS WENT UNDERCOVER THIS AFTERNOON TO PLAY THE GAMES THAT ARE NOW FRONT AND CENTER IN THIS GAMING PROBE.

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I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH A STATE SENATOR FROM NAPLES WHO IS THE CHAIR OF THE GAMING COMMITTEE.

GARRETT RICHTER IS DRAFTING A BILL THAT WOULD CLOSE-DOWN ALL INTERNET CAFES.

I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT PLACES WHERE YOU GO TO SIP LATTES AND SURF THE WEB.

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WE TOOK AN UNDERCOVER CAMERA INSIDE THIS CAPE CORAL INTERNET CAFÉ TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE.

20-DOLLARS GAVE US 4 HOURS OF INTERNET TIME.

AND WE WATCHED AS CUSTOMERS SAT AT COMPUTERS; SELECTING THE *OPTION* TO PLAY GAMES LIKE YOU'D SEE IN ANY CASINO.

IF YOU WANT MORE POINTS AND PLAYING TIME - YOU PAY MORE MONEY.

You really can't distinguish between a slot machine in Las Vegas and a slot machine in the Allied Veterans gaming centers."

TODAY WE FOUND THAT ONE SMALL DIFFERENCE.

IN THESE SWEEPSTAKES GAMES - PLAYERS PRESS 'REVEAL.'

IN CASINOS - THEY PRESS 'PLAY.'

LAST YEAR STATE LAWMAKERS CONSIDERED NOT ALLOWING ANY *NEW* INTERNET CAFES TO OPEN.

NOW THE HEAD OF THE GAMING COMMITTEE TOLD ME TODAY - HE'S PUSHING FOR AN OUTRIGHT BAN.

"Now with these recent developments we think it's wiser just to outright ban them."

SENATOR GARRETT RICHTER FROM NAPLES IS REFERRING TO THIS WEEK'S BUST OF A CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE.

OPERATION 'REVEAL THE DEAL' UNCOVERED A SOPHISTICATED GAMBLING RING OPERATING UNDER THE GUISE OF INTERNET CAFES.

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INCLUDING THIS NAPLES BUSINESS.

OUR CAMERAS THE ONLY ONES THERE AS INVESTIGATORS TOOK BOXES AND COMPUTERS OUT OF THE BUILDING.

ALL PART OF A MULTI-STATE 300-MILLION DOLLAR CONSPIRACY ORGANIZED BY A NON-PROFIT GROUP FOR VETERANS.

"i want to ask you about your business."

GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SAYS HE'S WILLING TO CONSIDER CLOSING ALL INTERNET CAFES.

"Look I think with this news, everything's on the table."

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THERE ARE DOZENS OF THESE INTERNET CAFES AROUND THE STATE.

DIFFERENT OWNERS BUT ALL OPERATING UNDER A SIMILAR PREMISE.

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THESE PLACES GIVE *CASH* PAY-OUTS.

THE GAMING COMMITTEE MEETS ON MONDAY.

SENATOR RICHTER EXPECTS AN INTERNET CAFÉ BAN TO COME OUT OF BOTH THE FLORIDA HOUSE AND SENATE.

THIS WEEK'S FEDERAL RAID FOCUSED ON ONE GROUP - ALLIED VETERANS THAT RAN THESE CAFES.

SIMPKINS TRIAL DAY THREE-VO IN PLASMA- DISSOLVE LI

DRAMA IN A LEE COUNTY COURTROOM TODAY.

A MAN ON TRIAL FOR MURDER --

FIRED HIS ATTORNEY --

THEN HOURS LATER HIRED HIM BACK.

SIMPKINS TRIAL DAY THREE-REM 1

SHANE SIMPKINS' DECISION CAME AFTER A FIERY EXCHANGE WITH THE JUDGE.

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10:20? Your honor, mr Simpkins would like to represent himself.

THE SHOCKING MOVE CAME AMIDST A STRONG CASE BY THE PROSECUTION THAT SHANE SIMPKINS KILLED 64 YEAR OLD MARY ANN ZARB.

HIS TRIAL CAME TO A STAND STILL WHEN HE TOLD THE JUDGE HIS ATTORNEY WASNT DOING A GOOD ENOUGH JOB.

HE WANTED TO GO IT ALONE.

10:21:49 ill do my best at representing myself and i wont have to continually get disrespected by my attorney for no apparent reason. 10:21:55

WITH THE JURY OUT OF THE COURTROOM. THE FIREWORKS FLEW.

10:33:33 think carefully before you make this decision 37

JUDGE THOMAS REESE URGED SIMPKINS TO RECONSIDER HIS DECISION.

10:28:13 judge: don't let your pride get in your way. Simpkins: It's not my pride sir, its my life thats on the line and simple question I feel you don't need to remind me of the gravity of the charges 10:28:23

FAR FROM A LAW DEGREEE. 26 YEAR OLD SIMPKINS HOLDS A GED.

BUT HE TOLD THE JUDGE HIS WORK IN A PRISON LAW LIBRARY AND RESEARCH PREPARED HIM TO TAKE ON THE REST OF HIS CASE SOLO.

10:23:33 have you ever cross examined a witness. Simpkins. No sir. 10:23:37 it's like cooking, you can't do it by a book you have to do it to get experience with it 10:23:42

BUT SIMPKINS TRIED HIS HAND. AND IT QUICKLY BECAME CLEAR HE DIDN'T KNOW COURT PROCEDURE.

HE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LIST OF HIS OWN WITNESSES.

LEAVING ZARB'S FAMILY. AND JUDGE REESE. FRUSTRATED.

2:00 How would you like a contempt advice don't keep talking when I ask you not to

WITH HIS CASE IMPLODING.

2:00 might you have been bit hasty in choosing to represent yourself?

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SIMPKINS FACES A LOT OF EVIDENCE AGAINST HIM. INCLUDING AN INTIMIDATING JAILHOUSE PHONE CALL HE MADE TO A WITNESS ON THE EVE OF THIS TRIAL.

HEAR THAT PHONE CALL. AND MORE FROM INSIDE THE COURTROOM ON THE NEWS AT SIX.

REALTOR GUILTY PLEA-SS

A REALTOR IN LEE COUNTY PLEADED GUILTY TODAY TO GETTING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN A FRAUD SCHEME.

GREGORY EAGLE OF CAPE CORAL NOW FACES 30 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON ON EACH OF THE SIX COUNTS.

PLUS --

HE'LL HAVE TO PAY BACK HIS VICTIMS.

EAGLE ADMITTED TO MORTGAGING MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED ACRES OF LAND --

ON THE BACKS OF MORE THAN 50 STAKE HOLDERS.

RIVERA IN COURT-VO

THE MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING A CAPE CORAL POLICE OFFICER AT POINT BLANK RANGE WAS BACK IN COURT TODAY.

THIS IS NEW VIDEO OF YOUSEL RIVERA.

THE JUDGE GAVE THE DEFENSE 30 DAYS TO TURN OVER MEDICAL TEST RESULTS AND OTHER RECORDS TO PROSECUTORS.

INVESTIGATORS SAY RIVERA SHOT CAPE CORAL POLICE OFFICER DAVID WAGONER BACK IN 2011 DURING A TRAFFIC STOP.

WAGONER SURVIVED.THE BULLETS HIT HIS BULLET PROOF VEST.

CHAR CO GOODWILL GAS LEAK-VO

A CLOSE CALL OUTSIDE A DONATION CENTER IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY TODAY.

A CREW REPAVING THE PARKING LOT OF A GOODWILL IN PORT CHARLOTTE BROKE A VALVE OF AN UNDERGROUND PROPANE TANK.

FIRE FIGHTERS HAD TO BURN OFF THE GAS FROM THE LEAKING TANK UNTIL A TANKER COULD COLLECT THE REST.

CHAR CO GOODWILL GAS LEAK-SOTVO

Joe Corcoran, Witness

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"I was just hoping that if there was any fire or anything that she was safe and that everybody here was safe."

GOODWILL HAS BEEN IN THIS LOCATION SINCE 2002.

REPRESENTATIVES SAY THEY HAD NO IDEA THE TANK WAS THERE.

CAPE BOAT TAKING ON WATER-VO IN TFC-DISSOLVE LIVE

AMAZING VIDEO TONIGHT OF A BOAT THAT RAN AGROUND IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE.

THE 42 FOOTER HIT SOME ROCKS AND BEGAN LEAKING DIESEL FUEL NEAR JAYCEE PARK IN CAPE CORAL.

N-B-C TWO'S LAUREN DISPIRITO WAS ABLE TO CATCH UP WITH SOMEONE FROM THE BOAT JUST MOMENTS AFTER GETTING TO SHORE.

SHE'S LIVE FROM OUR CAPE CORAL MOBILE NEWSROOM --

CAPE BOAT TAKING ON WATER-REM 1

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SUPERS:

00:16 Ken Hank, Aboard the boat that ran aground

00:30 Mary Ann Pinnington,

00:58 Susan Ciccarelli, Cape Coral

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Ken Hank, on board stuck boat

09:16 we were just bringing it home, it's brand new home, didn't make it yet 09:21

SAFELY ON LAND, AFTER RUNNING AGROUND ON THE CALOOSAHATCHEE -- KEN HANK DESCRIBES A DAY QUITE DIFFERENT THAN THE ONE HE AND HIS FRIEND, THE BOAT'S CAPTAIN, IMAGINED--

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Ken Hank

09:26 good friend of mine and he's the one that's got a lot of mixed emotions right now 09:31

HANK SAYS THE CAPTAIN JUST BOUGHT THE 42-FOOT VESSEL YESTERDAY.

THEY WERE HEADED TO PUNTA GORDA THIS MORNING

WHEN THEY GOT STUCK ON SOME ROCKS.

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Susan Ciccarelli

14:42 its just so sad, so sad its a beautiful boat 14:46

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Mary Ann Pinnington, Cape Coral

06:24 its windy so its difficult to navigate we were shocked 06:30

TOW BOAT US TELLS NBC2 A COMBINATION OF WIND, AND CAPTAIN'S ERROR BROUGHT THE BOAT OUTSIDE THE MARKER- INTO SHALLOW WATER, WHERE IT BECAME STUCK, AND STARTED SPILLING FUEL.

NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT THE SCENE DREW DOZENS OF CROWDS TO CAPE CORAL'S JAYCEE PARK -- WHERE CREWS LAUNCHED, HOPING TO TOW, AND SALVAGE IT.

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CAPE BOAT TAKING ON WATER-REM 1

BEEN TRYING TO TOW IT OFF ROCKS FOR. HOURS NOW. NOT GETTING MUCH HELP FROM TIDES, HIGH TIDE TONIGHT IS EXPECTED TO RAISE LEVELS ONLY 10 INCHES.UNCLEAR HOW MUCH LONGER STUCK HERE.

ESTERO BRUSH FIRE-REM7 TOP- VO

SIX CREWS ARE WORKING TO CONTAIN THIS 50 ACRE BRUSH FIRE IN ESTERO --

THIS IS JUST SOUTH OF CORKSCREW ROAD --

AND A FEW MILES EAST OF THE MIROMAR OUTLETS.

WE'RE TOLD THE FIRE IS ABOUT 50 PERCENT CONTAINED --

AND DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS ARE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DOUSE THE FLAMES.

THE FIRE FLARED UP YESTERDAY --

WE BROUGHT THIS TO YOU AS BREAKING NEWS AT SIX LAST NIGHT.

LEHIGH BRUSH FIRE-VOTOPS

AND THIS FIRE IN LEHIGH ACRES CAME DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO SOME HOMES.

THE FIRE IS CONSIDERED SUSPICIOUS --

LEHIGH BRUSH FIRE-SOTVO

Jared Decker Called 911

35:26 i was just scared i couldnt think at all i just was scared --its alright its okay 35:38

MANATEES RELEASED-SS

WITH ALL THE TRAGIC NEWS ABOUT MANATEES DYING LATELY AT A RECORD PACE.

THIS IS VERY WELCOME NEWS.

THREE MANATEES RESCUED IN LEE COUNTY --

PARALYZED FROM RED TIDE --

WERE RELEASED TODAY.

THE ENDANGERED SEA COWS HAD SPENT THE LAST THREE WEEKS AT THE LOWRY PARK ZOO RECOVERING.

A LARGE CROWD GATHERED IN THE HOMA-SASSA SPRINGS STATE WILDLIFE PARK TO WATCH THE RELEASE THIS AFTERNOON.

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YOU'VE PROBABLY BEEN THERE --

YOU HEAR EMERGENCY SIRENS BEHIND YOU BUT YOU'RE STUCK AT A RED LIGHT.

THERE IS A NEW PUSH TONIGHT TO LET EMERGENCY CREWS HAVE MORE CONTROL OVER TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO AVOID SITUATION LIKE THAT.

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AND TURNING DOWN THE VOLUME IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY --

TZ1 A) COLLIER OPTICOM-VO-WIPE

TZ1 B) TZ2 A) CHAR CO NOISE ORDINANCE FIGHT-NATSVO

TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC

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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.

CHILLY NIGHT AHEAD

Clear skies and chilly temperatures are in the forecast tonight. I expect thermometers tomorrow morning to register mid and upper 40's for most of the area. Cooler inland spots will drop to the upper 30's tonight. Winds will drop off a bit tonight and we should see a little less wind on Friday. The combination of dry weather, fairly low humidity, and a breeze from the northeast on Friday has prompted another Red Flag Warning for the area. That means fire danger will remain high tomorrow.

The weather this weekend looks great. High pressure will remain in control and we can expect mostly sunny skies both Saturday and Sunday. Overnight lows will be in the 50's and daytime highs will be in the 80's. No rain is expected for several more days. Fire danger will be high and likely remain elevated into next week.

COLLIER OPTICOM-2SH

IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS --

MINUTES CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

NOW COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE PUTTING TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN THE HANDS OF AMBULANCE DRIVERS --

BECAUSE EVERY SECOND COUNTS.

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TRT = 1:31

Chief Walter Kopka/Collier County EMS =0:11

Rick Ritter/News at 5:00 = 1:00

Emil Kolberg/Naples = 1:04

Ellen Copperman/Naples = 1:27

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LIGHTS, SIRENS, GET ON THE ROAD.

IN THE LIFE OF AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM - TIME IS CRUCIAL.

AND EVERY SECOND COUNTS.

Chief Walter Kopka/Collier County EMS/2:51 "It's important that we get to these patients, fire and e-m-s as quickly as possible."

IT'S SOMETHING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE TALKED ABOUT FOR MONTHS - ALLOWING CREWS TO RESPOND QUICKER AND SAFER.

NOW, COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO CREATE A NEW BUDGET TO INSTALL MORE EMERGENCY DEVICES AT COLLIER INTERSECTIONS.

Chief Walter Kopka/4:54 'It can certainly save a life and make a difference in many instances."

AMBULANCES AND FIRE TRUCKS HAVE TRANSMITTERS THAT SEND A SIGNAL - ONES THAT CAN TURN ALL LIGHTS AT AN INTERSECTION RED EXCEPT THE ONE RESPONDERS ARE GOING THROUGH.

Chief Walter Kopka/3:12 "That receiver at the intersection picks up the signal from about 1500 feet away, and then it turns that light green and turns all other lights red."

Rick Ritter/NBC2/"But with over 200 intersections in Collier County, more than half don't have these receivers - something that's putting lives at stake every single day."

Emil Kolberg/Naples/28:11 "Especially in season, traffic down here is as busy as it gets."

WHICH IS WHY OFFICIALS ARE PUSHING TO GET MORE.

Chief Walter Kopka/2:01 "If vehicles coming through the intersection don't hear our sirens or see our lights, they may not know we're approaching and it certainly makes a more dangerous job for our responders."

BUT NO CHANGES ARE BEING MADE JUST YET - AND STAFF WILL BRING BACK A PROPOSED BUDGET TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COME APRIL.

Ellen Copperman/Naples/29:56 "If you're going to do it, do it as many places as you can."

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VETERANS IN LEE COUNTY NOW HAVE A WAY TO GET THE MEDICAL SERVICES THEY NEED.

VOLUNTEERS FROM THE NEW V-A CLINIC IN CAPE CORAL WILL PICK UP VETS --

AND GET THEM TO WHERE THEY NEED TO GO.

FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES THE LEE COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFERED A VAN TO THE V-A CLINIC IN SAINT PETERSBURG.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS --

WE'VE POSTED THEIR NUMBER ON OUR WEBSITE --

MIAMI TO NAPLES BIKE TRAIL-OC

THINK OF IT AS AN ALLIGATOR ALLEY.FOR BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS.

NATIONAL PARK LEADERS A DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR AN EVERGLADES GREENWAY BETWEEN MIAMI AND NAPLES.

THE GROUP HOPES TO HAVE A PLAN IN PLACE BY 20-14.

COLLIER FAIR OPENS TODAY-CG

THE FAIR IS IN TOWN --

AND THE GATES OPENED TODAY IN COLLIER COUNTY.

THE FAIRGROUNDS ARE LOCATED TEN MILES EAST OF INTERSTATE 75 OFF IMMOKALEE ROAD.

THE FAIR RUNS TODAY THROUGH THE 24TH.

ADMISSION IS TEN DOLLARS FOR ADULTS --

FIVE DOLLARS FOR CHILDREN.

ALVA WINNING PB TICKET TO EXPIRE-VO

SOMEBODY OUT THERE COULD BE A MILLIONAIRE --

AND NOT EVEN KNOW IT.

A TWO MILLION DOLLAR POWERBALL TICKET IS SET TO EXPIRE TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT.

THE WINNING TICKET WAS BOUGHT AT THIS HANDY FOOD STORE ON STATE ROAD 80 IN ALVA.

THE NUMBERS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 15TH DRAWING WERE THREE - 20 - 26 - 43 - 48.

THE POWERBALL WAS ONE

MARA THE DOG NEEDS A HOME-VO

AN ANIMAL AT GULF COAST HUMANE SOCIETY JUST RECEIVED A DUBIOUS DISTINCTION.

MARA IS NOW THE LONGEST TERM RESIDENT AT THE SHELTER.

SHE HAS BEEN THERE FOR MORE THAN THREE YEARS.

WE FIRST SHOWED YOU THE LATEST CAMPAIGN BY THE HUMANE SOCIETY TO FIND HER A HOME BACK IN DECEMBER.

WE'RE TOLD THEY HAVE GOTTEN A FEW CALLS ABOUT THE THREE YEAR OLD BULL TERRIER MIX --

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A BEACH FRONT RESTAURANT WAS GIVING CUSTOMERS WHAT THEY WANTED.

UNFORTUNATELY.IT'S NOT WHAT NEIGHBORS WANTED.

Lisa Spanninger

"We're not looking to be loud, we're not looking to be over zealous nad rowdy, but we're looking to have a good time." 7 seconds.

NOW EVERYONE IS WORKING TO TAKE IT DOWN A NOTCH --

BEFORE THE SHOW GETS SHUT DOWN.

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

TZ2 A) CHAR CO NOISE ORDINANCE FIGHT-SOTVO

TZ2 B) JENNIFER TRAMMELL SU TEASE-SOT

BOOTH ALERT

From LCSO -

They are on scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian at Cocoanut Road and Estero Pkwy.

There are minor injuries in the crash.

Traffic is being rerouted around the crash and onto Cocoanut Road.

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NOISE COMPLAINTS ARE PILING UP IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY TONIGHT.

NOW LEADERS ARE SITTING DOWN WITH AT LEAST ONE LOCAL RESTAURANT TO TRY AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE.

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0:19 Lisa Spanninger, Wine Distributor

0:38 Shaun Cullinan, Charlotte Co. Zoning Official

0:51 Francis Dumont, Flounder's Restaurant and Tiki Bar

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WITH ONE OF THEIR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS AT THE CENTER OF A NOISE DEBATE THE REGULARS AT FLOUNDER'S FILLED THE ENGLEWOOD RESTAURANT THURSDAY WHEN COUNTY OFFICIALS CAME TO TALK ABOUT THE NOISE.

"It's supposed to be fun, not all tucked down and quiet. You go up north on the island if you want the quiet peaceful birds chirping stuff." Dan Sylvester, Englewood

THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAS RECEIVED 11 CALLS ABOUT NOISE HERE THIS YEAR.

"I get that, I understand that. However this is a beach and this is a place to have fun and this is a place where we want people to come and vacation." Lisa Spanninger, Wine Distributor

THE FUN IS SCHEDULED TO INCLUDE AN ACDC TRIBUTE BAND LATER THIS MONTH.

THE COUNTY WANTED TO ADDRESS THE NOISE ISSUE AND DETERMINE IF THE RESTAURANT IS PERMITTED FOR A PERFORMANCE LIKE THAT.

"we just wanted to sit down and find out what's going, let's see if you're within the scope of your use, let's try and work things out." Shaun Cullinan, Zoning Official

MORE THAN LIKELY, FLOUNDERS WILL HAVE TO APPLY FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE.

"we don't want to be known as a place that's going to hurt our neighbors and what not. We want to be known as a friendly bar, a place to live life." Francis Dumont, Flounders

FRANCIS DUMONT, THE OWNER, SAYS HE'S TRIED WORKING WITH NEIGHBORS ABOUT THE NOISE AND SAYS FOR THE MOST PART EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE HAPPY.

"there's no doubt we were loud at the beginning, we didn't know any better. We didn't know what was right and whar was wrong to a point." Francis Dumont, Flounders

STILL, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS HERE AND AT OTHER RESTAURANTS ARE FORCING COUNTY LEADERS TO RE-WRITE THE NOISE ORDINANCE.

"We just have to find a way to make everything work so everybody stays happy." Shaun Cullinan, Zoning Official

"we hope that it will work out in the long run because this is not going to affect Flounders, this is going to affect charlotte county as we know it today." Francis Dumont, Flounders

NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT

STRAIGHT AHEAD ON THE NEWS AT 5:30.

A WELL-KNOWN REAL ESTATE AGENT PLEADS GUILTY TO DUPING DOZENS OF PEOPLE IN A PROPERTY SCAM.

AND NOW FEDERAL AGENTS ARE USING HIS CASE AS A WARNING TO OTHERS ACROSS THE STATE.

AND - THE T-S-A STANDS FIRM TO A NEW POLICY ALLOWING KNIVES ON AIRPLANES.

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