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HEADLINE OPEN GMA AIR SCARE-PKG
HL1) CARNIVAL CRUISE UPDATE-VOTOPS-TRX TEASE THREE-2SHOT
HL2) MIAMI STAGE COLLAPSE-VOTOPS-TRX TZ3A) POLITICAL WRAP-VOTOPS
HL3) GMA RIVER RESCUE-VOTOPS TZ3B) SMART PHONE WARS-VOTOPS
NEWS AT 11:00am OPEN-CLIP NEWS AT 11:30am OPEN-CLIP
CARNIVAL CRUISE-CLIP TS1) CARNIVAL PRESSER-VOTOPS
CARNIVAL CRUISE-2SHOT INTRO TS2) MIAMI STAGE COLLAPSE-VOTOPS
CARNIVAL CRUISE-PKG TS3) STOLEN CAR CHASE-VOTOPS
CARNIVAL CRUISE-TAG POLITICAL WRAP UP-2SHOT INTRO
WHO IS THE POPE-CLIP POLITICAL WRAP UP-PKG
WHO IS THE POPE-2SHOT INTRO POLITICAL WRAP UP-TAG
WHO IS THE POPE-PKG ROB PORTMAN GAY STANCE-VO
POPE LOCAL REAX-2SHOT VOWIPE WEAPONS BAN-OC VO
POPE LOCAL REAX-2 SOTVO WEAPONS BAN-SOTVO
NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-LIVE PROPOSAL TO BAN INTERNET CAFES-VOWIPE
MIAMI STAGE COLLAPSE-VO PROPOSAL TO BAN INTERNET CAFES-SOTVO
MIAMI STAGE COLLAPSE-SOTVO SLAIN TEEN MOM DEMAND JUSTICE-INTRO
STOLEN CAR CHASE-TRX-VO SLAIN TEEN MOM DEMAND JUSTICE-PKG
HYBRID CRASH VIDEO-VO OHIO RAPE TRIAL-VO
HYBRID CRASH-VOWIPE IRAN TARGETS US DRONE-VO
HYBRID CRASH-SOTVO GULF PIPELINE FIRE NEW VIDEO-VOTOPS TRX
BLACK HAWK DOWN NEWSER-CLIP CA TRENCH RESCUE-OC VO
BLACK HAWK DOWN NEWSER-OC-VO SMART PHONE WARS-INTRO
BAKE SALE EFFORT-TOSS TO CLIFTON SMART PHONE WARS-PKG
BAKE SALE EFFORT-REMLIVE SMART PHONE WARS-TAG
BAKE SALE EFFORT-VO SISSORS
BAKE SALE EFFORT-SOT TEASE FOUR-1SHOT
BAKE SALE EFFORT-REMLIVE TZ4A) GMA RIVER RESCUE-VOWIPE
TEASE ONE-2-SHOT GMA RIVER RESCUE-PLASMA VO
TZ1A) FACEBOOK HASHTAGS-VOTOPS-TRX GMA RIVER RESCUE-PKG
TZ2) DETROIT HIGH SPEED CHASE-VOTOPS WEATHER-CLIP
WEATHER-STC WEATHER-WX WALL
LOUISIANA FIRE-VOTOPS HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-ON CAM
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-PKG
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL TEASE FIVE-1SHOT
SANIBEL BATHROOMS-ONCAM TZ5 A-VO
TAX FRAUD-VO WIPE BREAKING
TAX FRAUD-SOTVO FASHION HAZARDS-PLASMA INTRO
RUBIO AT CPAC-VO WIPE FASHION HAZARDS-PKG
RUBIO AT CPAC-SOTVO MENTAL HEALTH CHECKUPS-TRXVOTOPS
FACEBOOK AND HASHTAGS-VOTOPS COFFEE TEA BENEFIT-TRXVOTOPS
AIRCRAFT JOBS-VOWIPE EAGLE NEST-TRXVOTOPS
NEW TACO-TRXVOTOPS DANCING NANA-NATS VO TOPS
FEWER 401K-TRXVOTOPS TOSS TO NOON TEASE-2-SHOT PLASMA
DETROIT HIGH SPEED CHASE-VOTOPS TRX NEW AT NOON TEASE-ON CAM AT DESK
GAS PRICES FUEL-TRXVOTOPS NOON TZA) BLACK HAWK CRASH-VO
BREAST CANCER DAIRY PRODUCTS-OC VO NOON TZB) CARNIVAL TROUBLE-SOTTOPS VO
TEASE TWO-1SHOT NOON TZC) NIGHTMARE SUPERBUG-SOTTOPS VO ONCAM
TZ2A) GMA AIR SCARE-VOWIPE CLOSE-2-SHOT PLASMA
GMA AIR SCARE-2SHOT INTRO  


HEADLINE OPEN


RIGHT NOW. ON NBC-2'S NEWS AT 11:00

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES IS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT.

NOW TWO OF ITS SHIPS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS AT SEA.

WHAT THIS COULD MEAN FOR THE CRUISE INDUSTRY.

AND RESCUE CREWS IN MIAMI HAD THEIR HANDS FULL LAST NIGHT.

A STAGE COLLAPSED WHILE A MUSIC FESTIVAL SET UP.

NOW THE QUESTION IS.WILL THE SHOW GO ON???

PLUS--THE SEARCH IS ON FOR TWO PEOPLE MISSING IN ALL THIS FOAM.

HEAR HOW SAVING ONE LIFE, MAY HAVE COST THEM THEIRS

NBC 2 NEWS AT 11 STARTS RIGHT NOW Return to index of stories...


HL1) CARNIVAL CRUISE UPDATE-VOTOPS-TRX


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HL2) MIAMI STAGE COLLAPSE-VOTOPS-TRX


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HL3) GMA RIVER RESCUE-VOTOPS


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NEWS AT 11:00am OPEN-CLIP


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CARNIVAL CRUISE-CLIP


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CARNIVAL CRUISE-2SHOT INTRO


NBC 2 IS ON FOLLOWING CRUISE CHAOS THIS MORNING.

PASSENGERS ON TWO MORE CARNIVAL SHIPS MAY BE REGRETTING THOSE BOOKINGS THIS MORNING.

HAPPY FRIDAY.I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG

AND I'M CLAY MILLER.

THE "DREAM" AND THE "LEGEND" ARE BOTH HAVING TROUBLE GETTING WHERE THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO GO.

THIS ONLY A MONTH AFTER THAT HORRID EXPERIENCE ON THE CARNIVAL SHIP "TRIUMPH."

DEVIN DWYER HAS THE LATEST. Return to index of stories...


CARNIVAL CRUISE-PKG


IT'S A TALE OF TWO SHIPS AND A CARRIBEAN CRUISE GONE BAD.

OVERNIGHT, THIS SHIP -- THE CARNIVAL "LEGEND" -- BECAME THE SECOND CARNIVAL

CRUISE CRIPPLED IN THE CARRIBEAN IN TWO DAYS.

THE CRUISE LINE SAID A MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH THE SHIP'S PROPULSION SYSTEM

HAS SLOWED ITS SPEED -- THE CAPTAIN NOW CHARTING COURSE FOR FLORIDA,

SKIPPING A STOP IN GRAND CAYMAN.

MEANWHILE, THE CARNIVAL "DREAM" HAS BEEN STRANDED IN ST. MAARTEN SINCE

WEDNESDAY.

SOT voice of: Sabrina Laberdesque, U.S. Coast Guard

"The reason that they're stuck in port is because the emergency diesel

generator is what operates their propulsion."

THE DREAM'S 43-HUNDRED PASSENGERS - CONFINED TO THE DOCKED SHIP -- REPORTED

POWER OUTAGES AND OVERFLOWING TOILETS.

IN A STATEMENT, CARNIVAL SAYS "At no time did the ship lose power. But

there were periodic interruptions to elevators and toilets for a few hours.

"

THE COMPANY SAYS TODAY IT WILL FLY ALL PASSENGERS ABOARD THE DREAM TO

FLORIDA AND GIVE THEM A PARTIAL REFUND AND DISCOUNT ON THEIR NEXT CRUISE.

SOT voice of: Kris Anderson, Dream Passenger

"Everyone gave me a hard time when I was booking this cruise, saying I can't

believe you are going on a Carnival cruise after what happened with the

Triumph."

THE "TRIUMPH" -- ANOTHER CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP -- LAST MONTH SUFFERED A

CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AND HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO PORT.

PASSENGERS DESCRIBED A FIVE-DAY NIGHTMARE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.

SOT Glen Billingsley, Triumph Passenger

"No power, no toilets. At times no water. We were just living in filth." Return to index of stories...


CARNIVAL CRUISE-TAG


DEVIN DWYER WITH THAT REPORT.

THE HEADACHE FOR CARNIVAL ONLY GETS WORSE.

JUST YESTERDAY -- 17 PASSENGERS STRANDED ABOARD THE "TRIUMPH" LAST MONTH SUED THE COMPANY ALLEGING NEGLIGENCE. Return to index of stories...


WHO IS THE POPE-CLIP


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WHO IS THE POPE-2SHOT INTRO


WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE NEW LEADER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

HE IS A SIMPLE MAN, AND IT SEEMS HE PLANS TO STAY THAT WAY.

INSTEAD OF SENDING SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN HIS ERRANDS, HE PICKED UP HIS OWN LUGGAGE AND PAID THE BILL AT THE HOTEL WHERE HE HAD BEEN STAYING BEFORE BECOMING THE POPE.

MARCI GONZALEZ IS IN ROME WITH ALL THE DETAILS. Return to index of stories...


WHO IS THE POPE-PKG


-NAT MUSIC FROM YESTERDAY'S MASS

AFTER THE HOLY TRADITION-

NAT - MORE MUSIC

A FIRST MASS CELEBRATED IN THE SISTINE CHAPEL-

NAT- HOMILY

POPE FRANCIS - WILL TAKE - SOME OF THE MESSAGES DISCUSSED IN YESTERDAY'S

SIMPLE HOMILY - ABOUT BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR THE CHURCH - AND LAY

THE FIRST BRICK.

MEETING FOR THE FIRST TIME - WITH THE CARDINALS

MORAN PKG - THAVIS SOT

Moran

SOT THAVIS: "He is going to be a simple person. He is not going to speak in

grand theological terms, he is going to try to say things simply and do

things simply".

A SIMPLE- NATURE - WE'RE NOW STARTING TO HEAR SO MUCH ABOUT -

AND - SEE PUT INTO PRACTICE-

FROM HIS REFUSAL TO WEAR.A GOLD PECTORAL CROSS - OPTING INSTEAD FOR A

WOODEN BISHOP'S CROSS AS HE MET THE FAITHFUL FOR THE FIRST TIME

NAT - OF WED NIGHT - ON THE BALCONY ABOVE SAINT PETER'S SQUARE

TO HIS DECISION TO SPEND PART OF HIS FIRST DAY STOPPING BY THE HOTEL WHERE

HE STAYED LIVED FOR WEEKS BEFORE THE

CONCLAVE -

NOT SENDING SOMEONE ELSE TO RUN HIS ERRANDS - INSTEAD, PAYING THE BILL

HIMSELF.

SOT - FROM YESTERDAY'S 4PM PKG" Because he was concerned about giving a good

example of what priests and bishops should do. "

MEANWHILE- WE ARE ALSO LEARNING- MORE ABOUT HIS BELIEFS AS A STAUNCH

TRADITIONALIST -

POPE FRANCIS- HAS CALLED ABORTION "A DEATH SENTENCE"

GAY MARRIAGE: "DESTRUCTIVE OF GOD'S PLAN"

AND - HAS SUGGESTED CONTRACEPTION- WHICH THE CHURCH OPPOSES - MAY BE

PERMISSIBLE TO STOP THE SPREAD OF DISEASE.

POPE FRANCIS IS STILL MAKING FIRST IMPRESSIONS-

A QUIET, MODEST MAN -

BEGININNG THE *BUSINESS - OF LEADING THE CHURCH. Return to index of stories...


POPE LOCAL REAX-2SHOT VOWIPE


CELEBRATING HIS FIRST PAPAL MASS.

POPE FRANCIS SPOKE WITHOUT NOTES. KEEPING HIS MESSAGE SIMPLE AND DIRECT.

HE SAID THE CHURCH MUST STAY FOCUSED --- AND TRUE TO ITS ROOTS.

BUT SOME CATHOLICS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE URGING HIM TO GO EASY ON SOCIAL ISSUES --

ALLOW FOR BIRTH CONTROL, WOMEN PRIESTS, AND SAME SEX MARRIAGES.

THEY ARGUE THE CHURCH'S TIGHT HOLD ON TRADITION THREATENS THE RELIGION'S FUTURE.

MEMBERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CALL FOR ACTION TELL US -- THEY HOPE POPE FRANCIS FINALLY CHAMPIONS A MODERN VIEW OF THE CHURCH.

OTHERS SAY THE POPE IS A DEFENDER OF THE FAITH AND SHOULD FIGHT FOR CONSERVATIVE VALUES. Return to index of stories...


POPE LOCAL REAX-2 SOTVO


2547 "I think if he's thinking along the lines of justice he'll treat women equally and that them be priests."

38:49 "he's been outspoken on same-sex marriage but he also goes to the AIDS hospital and washes patients' feet."

DON'T COUNT ON THE NEW PONTIFF --- TO BACK AWAY FROM CONSERVATIVE VALUES.

Many see POPE FRANCIS --- AS A NEW GLOBAL ADVOCATE FOR THE POOR,

BUT say he WON'T CHANGE -- ON HOT BUTTON ISSUES. Return to index of stories...


NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-LIVE


YOU'RE LOOKING LIVE AT THE BIG BOARD ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

AT THIS HOUR THE DOW IS ___________. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI STAGE COLLAPSE-VO


A LARGE L-E-D SCREEN CRASHED ONTO THE MAIN STAGE AT THE ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI.

AMBULANCES RUSHed TO MIAMI'S BAYFRONT PARK AT ABOUT 8 O'CLOCK THURSDAY NIGHT.

RESPONDING TO A CALL THAT A HUGE LIGHTING FIXTURE FELL FROM THE TOP OF THE STAGE INJURING THREE PEOPLE.

THESE ARE PICTURES OF THE STAGE AT THE ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL JUST MOMENTS AFTER THE BANK OF L-E-D MONITORS CRASHED DOWN.

MEDICS RUSHED TWO WORKERS TO JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.BOTH WITH HEAD INJURIES AND OTHER FRACTURES. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI STAGE COLLAPSE-SOTVO


"The light came down on two of them. One just narrowly missed it, being caught by the debris. And then one guy who witnessed the whole thing was pretty traumatized, but he was treated here at the scene and he was released."

THE MUSIC FEST IS SCHEDULED TO GO ON TODAY

BUT THE STATUS OF THE STAGE.ONE OF THE TWO MAIN STAGES AT THE SHOW.IS IN QUESTION. Return to index of stories...


STOLEN CAR CHASE-TRX-VO


THIS MORNING.AN N-B-C-2 EXCLUSIVE OF POLICE APPREHENDING A SUSPECT AFTER A WILD CAR CHASE.

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED.

POLICE STOPPED A STOLEN CAR AT M-L-K AND BENCHMARK LAST NIGHT.

THE DRIVER GOT OUT WITH HIS HANDS UP.

BUT THE PASSENGER JUMPED IN THE DRIVERS SEAT AND TOOK OFF.

POLICE THEN CHASED AFTER THE CAR.

THE CAR CRASHED NEAR WESTWOOD APARTMENTS ON METRO PARKWAY AND THE DRIVER GOT OUT AND FLED.

OFFICERS PURSUED HIM ON FOOT AND EVENTUALLY CAUGHT UP WITH HIM -- IN A CANAL.

BOTH SUSPECTS ARE JUVENILES. Return to index of stories...


HYBRID CRASH VIDEO-VO


TODAY, TWO PEOPLE in collier county are *STILL* RECOVERING.

AFTER A DUMP TRUCK RAMMED THEIR HYBRID -- AND DRAGGED IT OFF THE ROAD.

IT HAPPENED THURSDAY AFTERNOON ON RATTLESNAKE HAMMOCK ROAD -- AT U-S 41 IN NAPLES.

BOTH PEOPLE WERE TRAPPED INSIDE THE BATTERED CAR.

AND IT TOOK 30 MINUTES FOR CREWS. TO GET THE TRAPPED DRIVER OUT. Return to index of stories...


HYBRID CRASH-VOWIPE


HYBRIDS MAY SAVE ON GAS.

BUT SOME EXPERTS SAY --- THEY CAN MAKE IT HARDER FOR RESCUERS.

TO SAVE YOUR LIFE IN A SERIOUS CRASH.

THEY HOLD UP WELL STRUCTURALLY DURING THE WRECK.

BUT AFTER A SERIOUS CRASH --

THEY POSE A RISK TO EMERGENCY CREWS.

BECAUSE OF THE HIGH-VOLTAGE CABLES -- RUNNING THROUGH THE FRAME.

THEY COULD ELECTROCUTE A FIRST-RESPONDER CUTTING THROUGH IT. WHILE TRYING TO RESCUE SOMEONE. Return to index of stories...


HYBRID CRASH-SOTVO


"most of the amperage in the hybrids can be upwards of 100 amps or greater so the potential to kill you is right there."

"if we do have access to the area where the high voltage cable is although that would be rare it would take a little bit of due care to not breach that cable."

LIEUTENANT GENE ROGERS WITH SOUTH TRAIL FIRE RESCUE.

POINTS OUT. THEY DO HAVE SPECIAL TRAINING ON DEALING WITH HYBRIDS. Return to index of stories...


BLACK HAWK DOWN NEWSER-CLIP


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BLACK HAWK DOWN NEWSER-OC-VO


HAPPENING RIGHT NOW

A NEWS CONFERENCE IS TAKING PLACE ON THE FIVE AMERICANS KILLED IN A HELICOPTER CRASH IN AFGHANISTAN THIS WEEK.

AND ONE OF THOSE VICTIMS IS STAFF SERGEANT MARC SCIALDO OF NAPLES.

TODAY'S NEWS CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON HOW THE VICTIMS' FAMILIES ARE BEING HELPED DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

COUNT ON NBC-2 TO MONITOR THE CONFERENCE. Return to index of stories...


BAKE SALE EFFORT-TOSS TO CLIFTON


A YOUNG GIRL WHO HAD A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AND HAD TO BE FLOWN TO A CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN ST. PETERSBURG IS giving back.

Today she's RAISING MONEY FOR THE NEW GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL in SOUTH FORT MYERS.

NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US NOW LIVE OUTSIDE OF BAGLE BAGLE IN SOUTH FORT MYERS WHERE THIS LITTLE GIRL IS HAVING A BAKE SALE.

CLIFTON, THIS SHE HAD QUITE A SCARE. Return to index of stories...


BAKE SALE EFFORT-REMLIVE


THIS IS SYDNEY RAMSEY. JUST TWO MONTHS AGO SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT ON A GOLF CART THAT FRACTURED HER SKULL.

THERE AREN'T THE FACILITIES TO TAKE CARE OF HER DOWN HERE, SO SHE WAS FLOWN TO ST. PETE WITHOUT HER PARENTS.

NOW THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS SALE ARE GOING TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW HOSPITAL. Return to index of stories...


BAKE SALE EFFORT-VO


PLANS HAVE BEEN UNDERWAY FOR SOMETIME TO BUILD THIS NEW CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ADJACENT TO HEALTH PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

THE HOPE IS FOR THE PUBLIC TO RAISE 100-MILLION DOLLARS FOR THIS PROJECT THAT IS GOING TO COST CLOSE TO 200-MILLION.

THIS LITTLE GIRL AND HER MOTHER SAY IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY. Return to index of stories...


BAKE SALE EFFORT-SOT


We had to make that trek, worried, panicked. It was bad enough that I had to worry about a fracture, but then oh my God, my child's on a helicopter all by herself. It's important for the community to have a hospital that can do all the needs and do it all here." Return to index of stories...


BAKE SALE EFFORT-REMLIVE


ALL THE MONEY THAT'S MADE HERE IS MATCHED BY ALLYN INTERNATIONAL. THEN ALL OF THAT MONEY IS MATCHED BY THOMAS GOLISANO. WHO HAS PLEDGED TO MATCH ALL MONEY RAISED UP TO 20-MILLION DOLLARS.

THE NEW HOSPITAL IS EXPECTED TO OPEN IN 2016.

LIVE IN SFM, CF, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2-SHOT


IT LOOKS LIKE FACEBOOK IS TRYING TO CATCH UP TO hashtag.SPEED.

THE SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE IS JUMPING ON BOARD IN EFFORT TO INCORPORATE THE POPULAR symbol.

AND CAUGHT ON TAPE--.

A CAR SPEEDS IN AND OUT OF TRAFFIC THIS MORNING.

TAKING POLICE OFFICERS IN DETROIT ON A HIGH SPEED CHASE. Return to index of stories...


TZ1A) FACEBOOK HASHTAGS-VOTOPS-TRX


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TZ2) DETROIT HIGH SPEED CHASE-VOTOPS


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WEATHER-STC


WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


LOUISIANA FIRE-VOTOPS


NEW ORLEANS FIREFIGHTERS WERE BATTLING A 3-ALARM FIRE IN A VACANT BUILDING IN THE MID-CITY DISTRICT THIS MORNING.

IT BROKE OUT SHORTLY AFTER 6:30 this morning.

THE BUILDING WAS SCHEDULED TO BE DEMOLISHED TODAY.

NO WORD ON ANY INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP


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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.

The day started clear and chilly. Our Friday looks pretty nice, though. After the chill in the air to start the day, we'll see a whole lot of sunshine and temperatures this afternoon will warm into the mid 70s. Winds from the NNE won't be as strong as the past couple of days; around 10 mph. Humidity will be low, which will feel nice, but when combined with that northerly breeze, it sets us up for high fire danger today. For Friday evening plans, we'll continue the clear skies, but it won't be as chilly as the past couple of nights. Low tomorrow morning will be in the lower 50s with some upper 40s in inland cold spots. Through the weekend, our temperatures will continue to rebound. Highs will be in the lower 80s and lows will be in the lower 50s Saturday morning to the mid and upper 50s Sunday morning. No rain is expected and humidity will still be rather low. That means our fire danger will likely stay high. Going into next week, there is a small chance for some showers on Tuesday, but even that doesn't look all that impressive at this time. Otherwise, we stay dry. Enjoy the sunshine! Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL BATHROOMS-ONCAM


BETTER BATHROOMS ON SANIBEL.

TODAY THE LEE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL WILL VOTE ON WHETHER TO REALLOCATE 314-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN FUNDING.

THE CITY WANTS TO USE MORE THAN 210-THOUSAND DOLLARS LEFT OVER FROM ITS BOAT RAMP BATHROOM PROJECT TO CREATE A FAMILY FRIENDLY FACILITY AT THE GULFSIDE PARKING AREA ON LIGHTHOUSE BEACH.

40-THOUSAND DOLLARS WOULD GO TO THE BEACH EROSION MONITORING SUMMER SURVEY.

THE REMAINING 60-THOUSAND WOULD GO BACK INTO THE RESERVES. Return to index of stories...


TAX FRAUD-VO WIPE


MORE CASES OF *TAX FRAUD* ARE BEING REPORTED AS WE HEAD INTO THE PEAK OF FILING SEASON.

ONE OF THE BIGGEST SCAMS IS BEING DUBBED "TURBO TAX FRAUD."

THAT'S WHERE PEOPLE GET YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION, THEN FILE A TAX RETURN UNDER YOUR NAME, USING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.

IT JUST HAPPENED TO A WOMAN IN NAPLES. Return to index of stories...


TAX FRAUD-SOTVO


MARIA BELLINA FRAUD VICTIM 23:13:04 it was so stressful, you know, I mean really stressful the first two days thinking oh my god they took all my money

FLORIDA LEADS THE COUNTRY IN THIS KIND OF CRIME.

ACCORDING TO THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. IT WAS FIRST UNCOVERED IN THE TAMPA AND MIAMI AREAS.

IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOU -- THE FIRST STEP IS TO FILE A POLICE REPORT. Return to index of stories...


RUBIO AT CPAC-VO WIPE


SENATOR MARCO RUBIO --- IS IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT ONCE AGAIN.

HE HELPED KICK OFF THE CONSERVATIVE POLITICAL ACTION CONFERENCE. JUST OUTSIDE WASHINGTON, D-C, ON THURSDAY.

THE JUNIOR SENATOR FROM FLORIDA --- TALKED ABOUT TRADITIONAL PRINCIPLES.

HE DIDN'T TOUCH ON IMMIGRATION REFORM.

BUT HE DID CLARIFY HIS THOUGHTS ABOUT GAY MARRIAGE. Return to index of stories...


RUBIO AT CPAC-SOTVO


S/ Sen. Marco Rubio / Florida:09

"Just because I believe that states should have the right to define marriage in a traditional way does not make me a bigot,"

RAND PAUL, THE TEA PARTY SENATOR FROM KENTUCKY, ALSO SPOKE.

FORMER FLORIDA GOVERNOR JEB BUSH --- SPEAKS TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


FACEBOOK AND HASHTAGS-VOTOPS


ALL NEW THIS MORNING--

IT APPEARS FACEBOOK WANTS TO JUMP ON THE HASHTAG BANDWAGON.

ACCORDING TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, THE SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITE IS LOOKING INTO INCORPORATING THE HASHTAG -- A WORD OF PHRASE PRECEDED BY THE POUND SIGN.

RIGHT NOW HASHTAGS ARE A STAPLE ON THE SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITE "TWITTER."

THEY ALLOW USERS TO FOLLOW MESSAGES ON A SINGLE TOPIC MORE EASILY. Return to index of stories...


AIRCRAFT JOBS-VOWIPE


YOU MIGHT NOT EXPECT TO FIND MANY JOBS IN THE SPACE INDUSTRY THESE DAYS,

BUT A NEW STUDY FROM THE ASSOCIATION FOR UNMANNED VEHICLE SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL REVEALS THAT THOUSANDS OF NEW JOBS ARE ON THE WAY IN CITIES ACROSS THE NATION.

THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY WILL CREATE 70-THOUSAND JOBS ONCE IT'S FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE U-S NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM IN 2015.

AND BY 2025 THE STUDY PROJECTS MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND NEW JOBS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

THE TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE UNMANNED ROCKET INDUSTRY IS PROJECTED TO SURPASS 13.6 BILLION DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


NEW TACO-TRXVOTOPS


AND SPEAKING OF JOBS

A FAST FOOD COMPANY MAY HAVE FOUND A CURE FOR THE UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS.

IT TURNS OUT ALL IT TAKES TO CREATE A FEW JOBS IS. A NEW TACO.

THAT'S RIGHT.

TACO BELL SAYS THEY'VE ADDED *15-THOUSAND JOBS BECAUSE OF THEIR NEW TACO.

IT"S THE COOL RANCH DORITO LOCOS TACO.

THE COMPANY'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE CLAIMS BECAUSE OF THEIR *EXCLUSIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH DORITOS THEY CAN ADD TWO *THOUSAND NEW RESTAURANTS IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS -- AND THAT'S JUST IN THE U-S. Return to index of stories...


FEWER 401K-TRXVOTOPS


FEWER PEOPLE ARE TAPPING INTO THEIR WORKPLACE RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FOR TEMPORARY LOANS OR HARDSHIP WITHDRAWALS.

ACCORDING TO A REPORT BY WORLD AT WORK AND THE AMERICAN BENEFITS INSTITUTE.A POLL OF 5-HUNDRED COMPANIES FOUND THAT LOANS ONLY INCREASED IN 37 PERCENT OF BUSINESSES.

THAT NUMBER WAS DOWN FROM 49 PERCENT OF COMPANIES IN 2008.

ANALYSTS SAY THE DROP IN WITHDRAWALS MAY BE DUE TO AN IMPROVED ECONOMY FOR EMPLOYEES. Return to index of stories...


DETROIT HIGH SPEED CHASE-VOTOPS TRX


A DANGEROUS, HIGH SPEED CHASE THROUGH THE STREETS OF DETROIT ENDED WITH AN ARREST THIS MORNING.

AT ONE POINT, THE DRIVER OF THIS FORD TAURUS SIDE-SWIPED A VEHICLE AT AN INTERSECTION WITH POLICE IN HOT PURSUIT.

THE FLEEING CAR SPED THROUGH SEVERAL MILES OF ROADS AND NEIGHBORHOODS.

AT TIMES THE CAR DROVE ON LAWNS AND PLOWED THROUGH INTERSECTIONS, RUNNING RED LIGHTS.

THE CHASE LASTED SOME 20-MINTUES.

OFFICERS FINALLY RAMMED THE SUSPECT'S VEHICLE INTO A BUILDING WALL.ENDING THE PURSUIT. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES FUEL-TRXVOTOPS


WHEN IT COMES TO GAS PRICES AND THE ECONOMY, CONSUMERS ARE STILL FEELING PESSIMISTIC.

HOWEVER, THE GOODS NEWS IS THEIR NEGATIVE FEELINGS DIDN'T INCREASE IN MARCH ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES.

ABOUT 80 PERCENT OF ALL GAS IS PURCHASED AT CONVENIENCE STORES.

MORE THAN 91-PERCENT OF CONSUMERS SAY HIGH GAS PRICES HAVE IMPACTED THEIR FEELINGS ABOUT THE ECONOMY. Return to index of stories...


BREAST CANCER DAIRY PRODUCTS-OC VO


A NEW STUDY WARNS BREAST CANCER PATIENTS TO AVOID HIGH FAT DAIRY PRODUCTS.

WOMEN WHO CONSUMED ONE OR MORE DAILY SERVINGS OF HIGH FAT DAIRY -- HAD A 49-PERCENT INCREASED RISK OF DYING FROM THE DISEASE AND WERE 64-PERCENT MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM ANY CAUSE.

RESEARCHERS SAY THESE PRODUCTS CONTAIN HIGHER LEVELS OF ESTROGEN. WHICH COMES FROM THE MILK OF PREGNANT COWS.

ESTROGEN EXPOSURE HAS BEEN LINKED TO BREAST CANCER. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-1SHOT


IT WAS QUITE AN AIR SCARE.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.

IT'S A SCARY SIGHT.

A PROFESSIONAL SKYDIVER FALLS FROM THE SKY AFTER SOMETHING GOES TERRIBLY WRONG WITH HIS PARACHUTE. Return to index of stories...


TZ2A) GMA AIR SCARE-VOWIPE


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GMA AIR SCARE-2SHOT INTRO


NOW TO THAT HORRIFYING SKYDIVING ACCIDENT CAUGHT ON TAPE --

BOTH PARACHUTES FAILED -- AN 8000 FOOT DROP AT 30 MILES AN HOUR

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GMA AIR SCARE-PKG


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TEASE THREE-2SHOT


LAWMAKERS MAY HAVE UNTIL THE END OF THE MONTH ON THAT TEMPORARY BUDGET-

BUT THEY'D REALLY LIKE TO FINISH BY NEXT WEEK- IN TIME FOR THEIR SPRING BREAK.

MEANWHILE DEBATE OVER NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET IS ALREADY UNDERWAY.

AND IT'S THE BATTLE OF THE CELL PHONES--

SAMSUNG UNVEILED ITS NEW S-4 SMARTPHONE LAST NIGHT, WITH HIGH HOPES OF BEATING OUT THE EVER SO POPULAR IPHONE Return to index of stories...


TZ3A) POLITICAL WRAP-VOTOPS


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TZ3B) SMART PHONE WARS-VOTOPS


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NEWS AT 11:30am OPEN-CLIP


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TS1) CARNIVAL PRESSER-VOTOPS


TWO CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIPS ARE HAVING ISSUES THIS MORNING.

THE DREAM IS STUCK IN SAINT MARTEN HAVING LOST POWER TO ITS ELEVATORS AND RESTROOMS.

SOME PASSENGERS ARE LEAVING THE SHIP AND FLYING HOME.

MEANWHILE, THE LEGEND IS IN THE GULF OF MEXICO AND IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ITS SAILING SPEED.

THE SHIP WAS HEADED TO GRAND CAYMAN BUT WILL NOW HEAD BACK TO TAMPA. Return to index of stories...


TS2) MIAMI STAGE COLLAPSE-VOTOPS


FOUR PEOPLE WERE INJURED AFTER PARTIAL STAGE COLLAPSE IN MIAMI LAST NIGHT.

ONE OF THEM IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

THE STAGE WAS BEING SET UP FOR THIS WEEKEND'S ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL.

OFFICIALS SAY THE MUSIC FEST IS SCHEDULED TO GO ON TODAY

BUT THE STATUS OF THE STAGE.ONE OF THE TWO MAIN STAGES AT THESHOW.IS IN QUESTION. Return to index of stories...


TS3) STOLEN CAR CHASE-VOTOPS


POLICE STOPPED A STOLEN CAR --- LAST NIGHT IN FORT MYERS.

WHEN THE DRIVER GOT OUT WITH HIS HANDS UP.

THE PASSENGER JUMPED IN THE DRIVERS SEAT AND TOOK OFF.

POLICE CHASED AFTER THE CAR --- WHICH CRASHED NEAR WESTWOOD APARTMENTS.

THAT PERSON GOT OUT AND RAN.

OFFICERS EVENTUALLY CAUGHT UP WITH HIM -- IN A CANAL.

BOTH SUSPECTS ARE JUVENILES. Return to index of stories...


POLITICAL WRAP UP-2SHOT INTRO


SENATORS ARE PREPARING TO WORK THROUGH THE WEEKEND, AFTER FAILING TO PASS A TEMPORARY SPENDING PLAN FOR THE REST OF THIS FISCAL YEAR.

LAWMAKERS HAVE UNTIL MARCH 27TH TO AGREE ON AN EXTENDED BUDGET AND AVOID A GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN.

DANIELLE LEIGH IS ON CAPITOL HILL- WITH MORE ON THE MONEY TROUBLES BEFORE CONGRESS. Return to index of stories...


POLITICAL WRAP UP-PKG


IN MEETINGS ALL WEEK PRESIDENT OBAMA TALKED OF COMPROMISE-- BUT HERE ON THE SENATE FLOOR- THE REAL TEST.

SENATORS STALLED PROGRESS ON A TEMPORARY BUDGET BY LOADING IT WITH SO MANY AMENDMENTS DEMOCRATIC LEADER HARRY REID FEARED IT WOULDN'T PASS.

/ Sen. Majority Leader:16-:24

"I have to say.I'm disappointed in a number of my Democrats and a number of Republicans."

NOW SENATORS WILL WORK THROUGH THE WEEKEND, IN THE HOPES OF SENDING A BUDGET TO THE HOUSE FOR APPROVAL EARLY NEXT WEEK.

JUST IN TIME FOR CONGRESS TO TAKE IT'S TWO WEEK- SPRING BREAK.

Alabama:34-:37

"Come Monday we need to move this bill."

WITH THE REST OF THIS YEAR STILL IN QUESTION- LAWMAKERS ARE ALREADY DEBATING NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET.

PRESIDENT OBAMA WANTS A "BIG DEAL" THAT ADDRESSES THE LONG TERM DEFICIT.

HE'S HOPING SEVERAL SIT-DOWNS THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL PUT LAWMAKERS IN A BETTER MOOD TO COMPROMISE

"I think we've had good conversations, BUT ultimately it's a matter of the House and Senate both caucuses getting together. We'll see if we can do this."

REPUBLICANS HAVE PROPOSED SIGNIFICANT CUTS TO ENTITLEMENTS- SOMETHING DEMOCRATS OPPOSE.

AND DEMOCRATS WANT NEW TAX REVENUE- A DEAL BREAKER FOR REPUBLICANS.

REPUBLICAN LEADER MITCH MC-CONNELL PUT RESPONSIBILITY BACK ON THE PRESIDENT.

/ Sen. Minority Leader 1:17-1:19

"His job is to deliver the members of his party."

FOR NOW- LAWMAKERS APPEAR NO CLOSER TO A DEAL-

BUT THEY ARE MORE OPTISMISTIC ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF COMPROMISE. Return to index of stories...


POLITICAL WRAP UP-TAG


PRESIDENT OBAMA IS TAKING A BREAK FROM BUDGET TALKS TODAY - AND TRAVELING TO ILLINOIS.

HE'LL BE FOCUSING ON ANOTHER OF HIS PRIORITIES- ALTERNATIVE ENERGY. Return to index of stories...


ROB PORTMAN GAY STANCE-VO


A PROMINENT REPUBLICAN --- HAS CHANGED HIS STANECE ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY.

SENATOR ROB PORTMAN, WHO CAMPAIGNED VIGOURUSLY FOR MITT ROMNEY AND JOHN MCCAIN.

IS NOW SUPPORTING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE.

WHY? HIS SON RECENTLY TOLD HIM.HE IS GAY.

PORTMAN SAYS HE SUPPORTS HIS SON 110 OPERCENT.

AND IT LED TO HIM RETHINKING HIS STANCE ON THE ISSUE.

HE SAID THIS IS SOMETHING THAT WE SHOULD ALLOW PEOPLE TO DO.

AND TO HAVE THE JOY AND STABILITY OF MARRIAGE --- THAT HE HAS HAD FOR OVER 26 YEARS. Return to index of stories...


WEAPONS BAN-OC VO


THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL IN A SERIES OF NEW GUN LAWS- PASSES A BIG HURDLE

THE ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN MADE IT THROUGH THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ON THURSDAY.

THE BILL CALLS FOR A BAN ON SEMI-AUTOMATIC WEAPONS WITH MILITARY FEATURES.

IT SPECIFICALLY NAMES 157 DIFFERENT GUNS.

THE BAN ALSO COVERS HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES THAT HOLD MORE THAN 10 ROUNDS.

THE MEASURE DID NOT PASS THROUGH THE COMMITTEE WITHOUT SOME HEATED DISCUSSION. Return to index of stories...


WEAPONS BAN-SOTVO


"the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights provides that the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

"I'm not a sixth grader. Senator, I've been on this committee for 20 years. I was a mayor for nine years. I walked in. I saw people shot. I've looked at bodies that have been shot with these weapons."

A WASHINGTON POST POLL FOUND 57 PERCENT SUPPORT AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN.

EVEN MORE -- 91 PERCENT SUPPORT ANOTHER MEASURE- UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS. Return to index of stories...


PROPOSAL TO BAN INTERNET CAFES-VOWIPE


SEVERAL STATE LAWMAKERS -- ARE PUSHING TO BAN INTERNET CAFES.

IT FOLLOWS A THREE YEAR INVESTIGATION.

ALLEGING WIDESPREAD CRIMINAL ACTIVITY -- BY ONE OF THE MAIN OPERATORS IN THE STATE.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JENNIFER CARROLL RESIGNED TUESDAY.

AFTER IT CAME TO LIGHT SHE HANDLED PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE NON-PROFIT GROUP, "ALLIED VETERANS OF THE WORLD".

ABOUT 50 OF THE COMPANY'S INTERNET CAFES.

GENERATED NEARLY 300-MILLION DOLLARS OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS.

BUT INVESTIGATORS SAY --- *LESS THAN 2% ACTUALLY WENT TO CHARITY. Return to index of stories...


PROPOSAL TO BAN INTERNET CAFES-SOTVO


"They're clearly a gateway into organized crime and racketeering as this investigation proves and I'm hopeful the Legislature will take swift action."

ALLIED VETERANS IS ACCUSED OF RACKETEERING AND MONEY LAUNDERING.

AND FAILING TO CONTRIBUTE PROCEEDS TO HELP VETERANS.

EVEN THOUGH THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ITS MISSION.

NEARLY 60-PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED. Return to index of stories...


SLAIN TEEN MOM DEMAND JUSTICE-INTRO


THE MOTHER OF A NEW YORK TEEN SAY SHE WANTS ANSWERS ABOUT THE SHOOTING DEATH OF HER 16 YEAR OLD SON BY NEW YORK POLICE OFFICERS.

SHE ALSO SAYS SHE DOES NOT CONDONE RIOTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN THE CITY SINCE HER SON'S DEATH LAST WEEKEND.

CHECKEY BECKFORD REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


SLAIN TEEN MOM DEMAND JUSTICE-PKG


natpop of night protest

FOR THE FOURTH NIGHT. DEMONSTRATORS PROTESTED THE POLICE KILLING OF ARMED TEENAGER KIMANI GRAY IN EAST FLATBUSH.

BUT TONIGHT'S CROWD WAS MUCH MORE SUBDUED COMPARED TO PREVIOUS NIGHTS.

THE CALM FOLLOWS A PLEA MADE BY GRAY'S MOTHER - IN HER FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE.

TODAY. FOR THE FIRST TIME. SHE TALKED ABOUT HER SON'S DEATH.

S/Carol Gray/Mother:20-:25

"I'm still waiting for Kimani to come home and today I'm asking for justice why was Kimani murdered and slaughtered?"

THE 16-YEAR OLD WHO HAD PREVIOUS RUN-INS WITH THE LAW. WAS SHOT BY TWO PLAIN CLOTHES OFFICERS AFTER POLICE SAY THE TEEN PULLED OUT THIS GUN FOUND AT THE SCENE.

HIS MOTHER DENIES GRAY HAD A GUN AND QUESTIONS WHY HER SON WAS SHOT 7 TIMES.

S/Carol Gray Mother:47-:52

And I want to know why even after the first shot one shot, why 2nd bullet, 3rd bullet?

BUT WHILE THE COMMUNITY CRITICIZES THE OFFICERS SHOOTING OF GRAY. JOHN JAY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSOR MAKI HABERFELD. SAYS WHEN FACED WITH A LIFE AND DEATH SCENARIO. OFFICERS ARE TRAINED TO

ELIMINATE THE DANGER.

S/Maki Haberfeld, Law and Police Science Professor 1:09-1:14

"it's a nano second decision it's that quick, that fast. Research actually shows people who are injured during police shooting become more dangerous. "

MAYOR BLOOMBERG. CALLED THE TEEN'S DEATH A TRAGEDY. BUT SAYS THE VIOLENT PROTESTS THAT HAVE ENSUED. ARE NOT THE WAY TO RESPOND.

S/Mayor Bloomberg/1:27-1:32

"I can promise you we will conduct a full and fair investigation. I understand there's anger in the community but the ways to get answers is not through violence or law breaking and we will not not tolerate that and we will not tolerate that." Return to index of stories...


OHIO RAPE TRIAL-VO


PROSECUTORS INTRODUCE GRAPHIC TEXT MESSAGES IN THE TRIAL OF TWO OHIO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS CHARGED WITH RAPING A 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL.

THE TEXTS INCLUDE MESSAGES FROM THE ALLEGED VICTIM IN WHICH SHE SAYS SHE DOESN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING THE NIGHT OF THE ATTACK AND IS TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED.

THE TWO DEFENDANTS MAINTAIN THEIR INNOCENCE.

DEFENSE ATTORNEYS COULD CALL THE GIRL TO TESTIFY. Return to index of stories...


IRAN TARGETS US DRONE-VO


THE MILITARY IS RELEASING MORE DETAILS ABOUT TENSE MOMENTS OVER THE PERSIAN GULF.

THE PENTAGON SAYS AN IRANIAN FIGHTER JET GOT AS CLOSE AS 16 MILES TO A U-S SURVEILLANCE DRONE.

A U-S PLANE ESCORTING THE DRONE SHOT OFF A FLARE TO WARN THE IRANIAN PILOT, AND THE IRANIAN PILOT BROKE OFF ITS PURSUIT.

IN NOVEMBER AN IRANIAN FIGHTER FIRED UPON, BUT DID NOT HIT, A PREDATOR OVER THE GULF. Return to index of stories...


GULF PIPELINE FIRE NEW VIDEO-VOTOPS TRX


THE COAST GUARD RELEASED VIDEO.

OF A GAS PIPELINE FIRE -- OFF THE LOUISIANA COAST.

THE BLAZE STARTED EARLIER THIS WEEK --- WHEN A TUGBOAT PUSHING A BARGE HIT THE PIPE.

THE 19-MILE PIPELINE HAS LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS.

WHICH CONTINUES TO BURN --- AND SEND THICK BLACK SMOKE INTO THE AIR.

THE COAST GUARD IS WAITING FOR THE FIRE TO BURN ITSELF OUT.

ONE PERSON ON THE TUGBOAT WAS SERIOUSLY BURNED IN THE ACCIDENT. Return to index of stories...


CA TRENCH RESCUE-OC VO


AUTHORITIES SAY A WORKER WHO BECAME TRAPPED IN A TRENCH IN THE PACIFIC PALISADES AREA THURSDAY AFTERNOON DIED BEFORE HE COULD BE RESCUED.

FIREFIGHTERS SAY ONE ADULT MALE HAS BEEN RESCUED.

THE MAN WHO DIED HAD BEEN BURIED UP TO HIS CHEST.

THE RESCUE OPERATION IS NOW A BODY RECOVERY OPERATION, WHICH WAS EXPECTED TO LAST AS LONG AS EIGHT HOURS.

THE NAMES OF THE WORKERS HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED. Return to index of stories...


SMART PHONE WARS-INTRO


SAMSUNG FIRES THE LATEST SHOT IN THE SMARTPHONE WARS WITH A MUCH-HYPED ROLLOUT OF ITS GALAXY S-FOUR.

THE LATEST VERSION OF THE ALREADY-POPULAR ANDROID PHONE HAS A NUMBER OF NEW FEATURES -- AS THE COMPANY STEPS UP ITS RIVALRY WITH APPLE'S IPHONE.

KARIN CAIFA REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


SMART PHONE WARS-PKG


SAMSUNG CHOSE NEW YORK'S RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL TO START SPREADING THE NEWS ABOUT ITS LATEST ENTRY IN THE SMARTPHONE WARS.

Its innovations will make your life richer, simpler, fuller.

THE MOST NOTABLE FEATURES OF THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S-FOUR --

-- A LARGER AND SHARPER SCREEN

-- A BETTER CAMERA STOCKED WITH MORE TRICKS

-- SMART SCROLL AND SMART PAUSE TECHNOLOGY THAT KNOWS WHEN YOU'RE STARING AT YOUR PHONE AND SCROLLS UP AND DOWN WITH A TILT. VIDEOS PAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK AWAY.

-- AND TOUCHLESS CONTROL TO NAVIGATE THROUGH WEB PAGES

SAMSUNG IS A SERIOUS PLAYER IN THE SMARTPHONE WARS, DOMINANT AMONG ANDROIDS.

MASSIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGNS HAVE TAKEN JABS AT RIVALS LIKE BLACKBERRY -

So you finally going to retire that thing?

You're not even working. You're watching basketball.

Actually I'm closing deals with clients and watching the game.

-- HOPING TO SNAG BUSINESS CLIENTS AND MAYBE SWIPE SOME OF THE THUNDER OF BLACKBERRY'S NEW Z-10.

AND OBVIOUSLY TRYING TO TAKE A BITE OUT OF APPLE WHOSE LATEST EDITION OF THE IPHONE, CAME OUT LAST SEPTEMBER.

THE BUILDUP TO SAMSUNG'S ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDED A TIMES SQUARE FLASH MOB WITH A BROADWAY FLAIR. WHETHER THE GALAXY FOUR WILL BE A HIT, THAT DEPENDS ON CONSUMERS, AND THE RESPONSE FROM THE COMPETITION. Return to index of stories...


SMART PHONE WARS-TAG


THE PHONE WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR U-S CARRIERS SOMETIME IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


SISSORS


BREAKING RIGHT NOW

ONE PERSON IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AND AT LEAST TWO OTHERS WERE INJURED WHEN A SCISSOR LIFT COLLAPSED AT PORT EVERGLADES THIS MORNING,

AUTHORITIES SAY THE HIGH-REACH PLATFORM COLLAPSED AT BERTH 1, TRAPPING THREE PEOPLE.

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TEASE FOUR-1SHOT


AFTER A HEROIC ATTEMPT TO SAVE A YOUNG BOY TWO PEOPLE PUT THEMSELVES IN GREAT DANGER.

AND NOW THEY ARE NOWHERE TO BE SEEN.

HEAR HOW RESCUE CREWS ARE SEARCHING THROUGH ALL OF THIS FOAM FOR THEIR MISSING BODIES. Return to index of stories...


TZ4A) GMA RIVER RESCUE-VOWIPE


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GMA RIVER RESCUE-PLASMA VO


TWO PEOPLE ARE MISSING IN SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, AFTER WITNESSES SAY THEY JUMPED INTO FREEZING WATERS TO SAVE A SIX YEAR OLD BOY.

ROB NELSON HAS THE LATEST. Return to index of stories...


GMA RIVER RESCUE-PKG


AS THE ICE MELTS ON THE BIG SIOUX RIVER - THE WATERS FILLED WITH CHEMICALS

ARE CHURNING WITH ICE PARTICLES CREATING A THICK FOAM MAKING FOR DANGEROUS

CIRCUMSTANCES

A 6 YEAR OLD BOY - WHO WAS PEERING INTO THE RIVER - SLIPPED AND FELL INTO

THE FROTHING WATER THURSDAY EVENING. TWO ONLOOKERS JUMPED IN TO SAVE THE BOY

FROM THE FOAM ENGULFING HIM.

BYSTANDER #2 SOT:

00:15-00:25

"We had him though we had him. There were three of us that had him and he

had a kid, the kid, he had the kid with him, but he just slipped man, he

just slipped."

THE TWO MEN WERE ABLE TO GRAB THE BOY BUT HIS TWO HEROS ARE NO WHERE TO BE

SEEN.

CREWS ARE NOW DESPARATELY SEARCHING FOR THOSE TWO GOOD SAMARITANS WHO SAVED

A LITTLE BOYS LIFE.

BYSTANDER #1 SOT:

00 -:08

"We happen to just be walking over the bridge and we noticed somebody was

down there reaching in to the foam and we looked a little bit closer and we

could see they were holding on to somebody, trying to pull him out."

OVERNIGHT - CREWS IN SIOUX FALLS SOUTH DAKOTA SEARCHED, BUT ICE IN THE WATER

, AND OTHER FACTORS, COMPLICATED THE SEARCH

00:31-00:37

"There's a lot of foam from the water that has to be dispersed and that's

creating quite a problem right now."

BYSTANDERS WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT SAY THEY TRIED EVERYTHING TO HELP

BYSTANDER #1 SOT:

1:26 - 1:29

"I feel hopeless. I wish there was something I could have done."

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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-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 day started clear and chilly. Our Friday looks pretty nice, though. After the chill in the air to start the day, we'll see a whole lot of sunshine and temperatures this afternoon will warm into the mid 70s. Winds from the NNE won't be as strong as the past couple of days; around 10 mph. Humidity will be low, which will feel nice, but when combined with that northerly breeze, it sets us up for high fire danger today. For Friday evening plans, we'll continue the clear skies, but it won't be as chilly as the past couple of nights. Low tomorrow morning will be in the lower 50s with some upper 40s in inland cold spots. Through the weekend, our temperatures will continue to rebound. Highs will be in the lower 80s and lows will be in the lower 50s Saturday morning to the mid and upper 50s Sunday morning. No rain is expected and humidity will still be rather low. That means our fire danger will likely stay high. Going into next week, there is a small chance for some showers on Tuesday, but even that doesn't look all that impressive at this time. Otherwise, we stay dry. Enjoy the sunshine! Return to index of stories...


HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-ON CAM


FANS HELP A CULT HIT TV SERIES BECOME A FILM, AND DICK CLARK LEAVES A FORTUNE TO A MEN'S GROUP.

CARL AZUZ MORE IN HOLLYWOOD MINUTE. Return to index of stories...


HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-PKG


THE SHORT-LIVED TV SERIES "VERONICA MARS' IS COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN.

STAR KRISTEN BELL AND CREATOR ROB THOMAS STARTED A FUND WEDNESDAY ON THE WEBSITE "KICKSTARTER" TO RAISE TWO-MILLION DOLLARS TO FINANCE A FILM.

THEY SET A RECORD ON THIS SITE, RAISING A MILLION DOLLARS IN JUST FOUR HOURS AND 24 MINUTES.

THE PROJECT HAS MORE THAN SURPASSED ITS GOAL.

ROB THOMAS SAYS WARNER BROTHERS, WHICH OWNS THE RIGHTS TO THE SERIES, TOLD HIM THEY WOULD GET BEHIND THE FILM IF FANS SHOWED THEIR SUPPORT.

THE LATEDICK CLARK MADE A BIG BEQUEST TO HIS OLD FRATERNITY.

THE "NEW YEARS ROCKIN EVE" HOST LEFT A MILLION DOLLARS TO THE DELTA KAPPA EPSILON FRATERNITY, ACCORDING TO HIS PUBLICIST.

CLARK WAS A MEMBER OF THE FRATERNITY'S CHAPTER AT SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.

HE DIED LAST APRIL AT AGE 82.

NE-YO IS JOINING CELINE DION ON HER UPCOMING ALBUM.

THE SOUL SINGER REVEALED HE WROTE THE SONG, AND SANG IT AS A DUET WITH DION.

THE TWO FIRST WORKED TOGETHER IN 2007 ON A SONG CALLED "I GOT NOTHIN' LEFT," WHICH NE-YO CO-WROTE AND CO-PRODUCED.

HE TOLD "DIGITAL SPY" THE INVITATION TO SING WITH DION WAS "SURREAL" AND SAID IT MADE HIM QUESTION HIS VOCAL ABILITY.

DION'S ALBUM, "WATER AND FLAME" IS SET FOR RELEASE IN OCTOBER.

FOR HOLLYWOOD MINUTE, I'M CARL AZUZ. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-1SHOT


LADIES BEWARE--OUR SENSE OF FASHION MAY BE A HAZZARD TO OUR HEALTH.

THOSE HIGH HEELS AND SKINNY JEANS CAN CAUSE LONG TERM PROBLEMS

EVEN PROVING THAT BEAUTY CAN BE PAINFUL. Return to index of stories...


TZ5 A-VO


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BREAKING


BREAKING RIGHT NOW

ONE PERSON IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AND AT LEAST TWO OTHERS WERE INJURED WHEN A SCISSOR LIFT COLLAPSED AT PORT EVERGLADES THIS MORNING,

AUTHORITIES SAY THE HIGH-REACH PLATFORM COLLAPSED AT BERTH 1, TRAPPING THREE PEOPLE.

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FASHION HAZARDS-PLASMA INTRO


MOST WOMEN WANT TO KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST FASHION AND LOOK ATTRACTIVE.

BUT SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO TAILOR WHAT WE WEAR TO ENSURE WE STAY HEALTHY.

DETAILS IN TODAY'S HEALTH MINUTE. Return to index of stories...


FASHION HAZARDS-PKG


SOMETIMES OUR CHOICE IN FASHION CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OUR HEALTH. LET'S TAKE HIGH HEELS.

If they start to get over two inches you start to run into all kinds of foot problems ranging from hammer toes to nerve damage, and even problems in the leg.

SO WEAR THEM IN MODERATION. MANY OF USE WEAR SKINNY JEANS BUT DON'T GET THEM TOO TIGHT.

You can start to see stomach-related problems such as bloating, indigestion, or heart burn. As well as nerve-related problems from nerves getttinggetting pinched and irritated, which would cause burning, numbness, some sensitivity changes in the thigh.

AND WHAT ABOUT WHAT YOU WEAR UNDER THOSE JEANS. IF IT'S A THONG, YOU ARE PROBABLY OK, THAT IS IF YOU DON'T FIND THEM UNCOMFORTABLE. WHAT YOUR UNDERWEAR IS MADE OF IS PROBABLY MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE CUT.

More delicate materials like silk or breathable cotton that doesn't trap in humidity.

DANGLY EARRINGS ARE POPULAR BUT IF THEY ARE TOO HEAVY THEY CAN ELONGATE THE HOLE IN YOUR EAR. AND IF THEY GET SNAGGED ON SOMETHING YOU CAN TEAR YOUR EARLOBE. WEARING EARRINGS THAT CONTAIN NICKEL GIVE SOME PEOPLE A RASH.

AS WITH ALL FASHION ITEMS, WEAR THEM FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, AND JUST BE SMART. LOOKING GOOD WITHOUT DAMAGING YOUR HEALTH IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT. Return to index of stories...


MENTAL HEALTH CHECKUPS-TRXVOTOPS


A NEW STUDY SAYS YOU SHOULD GET YOUR BRAIN CHECKED AS OFTEN AS YOU HAVE A PHYSICAL.

BRITISH RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE SAY YOU SHOULD TREAT YOUR BRAIN LIKE ANY OTHER ORGAN IN YOUR BODY.

JUST LIKE YOU WORKOUT TO KEEP PHYSICALLY FIT, IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN FIT.

COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS SUCH AS DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY ARE EASILY TREATED, ESPECIALLY IF CAUGHT EARLY. Return to index of stories...


COFFEE TEA BENEFIT-TRXVOTOPS


DRINKING COFFEE AND GREEN TEA CAN LOWER YOUR RISK FOR STROKE.

A LARGE STUDY OF ADULTS IN JAPAN REVEALED THOSE WHO DRINK AT LEAST ONE CUP OF COFFEE A DAY HAD A TWENTY PERCENT LOWER RISK FOR STROKE.

DRINKING TWO TO THREE CUPS OF GREEN TEA ALSO LOWERS THE RISK A SIMILAR AMOUNT -- BUT IT WAS THE COMBINATION OF THE TWO THAT HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACT.

RESEARCHERS FOUND DRINKING ONE CUP OF COFFEE AND TWO CUPS OF GREEN TEA LOWERED THE RISK FOR A SPECIFIC TYPE OF STROKE BY A THIRD. Return to index of stories...


EAGLE NEST-TRXVOTOPS


THE NORTH FORT MYERS EAGLE CAM IS TRULY AN INTERNET SENSATION.

IT JUST HIT 15 MILLION VIEWS!

HOPE AND HONOR, THE BABIES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET, WILL SOON BE FLYING AND LEARNING TO HUNT AND SURVIVE ON THEIR OWN.

THE BABY EAGLES ARE NOW 10-WEEKS OLD.

DICK PRITCHETT REAL ESTATE PUT THE CAMERA UP SEVEN MONTHS AGO.

SINCE THEN, IT'S RECEIVED MORE THAN 15 MILLION VIEWS FROM PEOPLE IN MORE THAN 200 COUNTRIES. Return to index of stories...


DANCING NANA-NATS VO TOPS


nats music playing while nana is on the porch

AN 88-YEAR-OLD GRANDMOTHER IS THE LATEST VIRAL VIDEO HIT.

MOST 88-YEAR OLDS ARE LUCKY TO BE WALKING DOWN STEPS LET ALONE DANCING DOWN THEM TO "RUN-AROUND SUE."

IT STARTED OUT AS A WEEKLY ROUTINE FOR ESTER FEOLE AND HER 24-YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER CHELSEY, PLAYING OLDIES.

NEXT THING YOU KNOW "RUN-AROUND SUE" IS RUNNING AROUND THE INTERNET TITLED "DANCING NANA." Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NOON TEASE-2-SHOT PLASMA


NBC 2 NEWS AT NOON IS NEXT!

STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS HERE WITH A PREVIEW. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT NOON TEASE-ON CAM AT DESK


THANKS GUYS --

HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT WE'RE STAYING ON TOP OF NEXT ON THE NEWS AT NOON.

THERE'S A NEWS CONFERENCE HAPPENING TODAY ON THAT DEADLY BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER CRASH THAT CLAIMED THE LIFE OF A SERVICE MEMBER FROM COLLIER.

WE'LL HAVE THE LATEST DETAILS.

PLUS.

what are the odds it's going to happen

again. Right? And then look at us now.

MORE TROUBLE ON THE HIGH SEAS FOR CARNIVAL.

NOT ONE.BUT TWO SHIPS REPORTING MAJOR ISSUES.

WHAT THE CRUISELINER IS DOING TO HELP PASSENGERS.

AND.

"This is a problem that we've been seeing in the making for a number of years

NEW WARNING AT NOON FROM THE CDC ABOUT THE SO-CALLED "NIGHTMARE SUPERBUG."

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP WARD IT OFF.

PLUS.

CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB IS ON TOP OF THESE CHILLY TEMPS.AND A WARM-UP ON THE WAY JUST IN TIME FOR THE WEEKEND! Return to index of stories...


NOON TZA) BLACK HAWK CRASH-VO


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NOON TZB) CARNIVAL TROUBLE-SOTTOPS VO


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NOON TZC) NIGHTMARE SUPERBUG-SOTTOPS VO ONCAM


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