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HEADLINE OPEN FL WEEKLY-3SHOT INTRO
HL1) RIDE BREAKS DOWN-VOTOPS-TRX FL WEEKLY-SS (3)
HL2) FGCU DEPARTURE-VOTOPS-TRX TEASE THREE-2SHOT
HL3) CVS FAT PARMACY-VOTOPS TZA) OBAMA IN THE MIDDLE WAST-VOTOPS
NAPLES CAR CRASH-OC SS TZ3B) MIDWEST WX-VOTOPS
NEWS AT 11:00am OPEN-CLIP NEWS AT 11:30am OPEN-CLIP
FIRST WEATHER-RADAR TOPS TS1) CARNIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-VOTOPS
FIRST WEATHER-WX CENTER TS2) FATAL AX-VOTOPS
FESTIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-TOSS TO CLIFTON TS3) FGCU DEPARTURE-VOTOPS
FESTIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-REMLIVE OBAMA IN THE MIDDLE EAST-TRAFFIC INTRO
FESTIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-VO OBAMA IN THE MIDDLE EAST-PKG
FESTIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-SOTVO OBAMA IN THE MIDDLE EAST-TAG
FESTIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-REMLIVE US AND SKOREA-VO
BRIAN BIGELOW UPDATE-VO FED RATE HEARING-VO
CYPRESS LAKE ROAD CLOSURE-TRX TOPS VO DRONE PRESSERS-VOTOPS
FGCU DEPARTURE-TOSS TO DANIELLE CO GUN LAWS-VOTOPS
FGCU DEPARTURE-PLASMA INTRO TJ LANE LIFE SENTENCE-VO
FGCU DEPARTURE-VO GRANDMA TRIAL VERDICT-VOTOPS TRX
FGCU DEPARTURE-SOTVO MIRACLE DEER-VO
FGCU DEPARTURE-PLASMA TAG KS LAW BANS BETTING ON GAMES-VO
UCF PLANNED ATTACK-CLIP KS LAW BANS BETTING ON GAMES-SOTVO
UCF PLANNED ATTACK-ON CAM INTRO NORTHEAST SNOW-VO
UCF PLANNED ATTACK-SOTVO NORTHEAST SNOW-SOTVO
UCF PLANNED ATTACK-SOTVO2 PIZZA ON PLANE-VOTOPS
UCF PLANNED ATTACK-ON CAM TAG GMA FAT PHARMACY-2SHOT INTRO
NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-LIVE GMA FAT PHARMACY-PKG
LEHIGH ACRES CRASH-VO TEASE FOUR-1SHOT
COLLIER DEATH INVESTIGATION-SS-VO TZ4A) DEADLIEST CATCH-SOTVO
ALVA BRUSH FIRE-TRXTOPS-SS-VO GMA DEADLIEST CATCH-INTRO
NAPLES SOLDIER'S BODY TO ARRIVE THURSDAY-OTS VO GMA DEADLIEST CATCH-PKG
NEVADA EXPLOSION-OC VO WEATHER-CLIP
CARNIVAL CANCELING CRUISES-OC VO WEATHER-WX WALL
TEASE ONE-2-SHOT HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-ON CAM
TZ1A) FL GOVERNOR-VOTOPS-TRX HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-PKG
TZB) TRAPPED SUBWAY WORKER-VOTOPS TEASE FIVE-1SHOT
WEATHER-STC TZ5A) LUXURY CAR-VO
rick live-CLIP BABIES AND SOLID FOODS-2SHOT INTRO
rick live-TOSS TO RICK BABIES AND SOLID FOODS-PKG
rick live-REMLIVE CHILDREN AND AUTISM-VOTOPSWIPE
LARGE SHARK SCHOOL-VOTOPS PREGNANCY AND ANTI DEPRESS-VOTOPSWIPE
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP HEALTHY VS UNHEALTHY-VOTOPSWIPE
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL WHALE ENCOUNTER-VOTOPSWIPE
DESOTO SCHOOL BOARD-VO LUXURY CAR-VOTOPS
DESOTO SCHOOL BOARD-SOTVO TOSS TO NOON TEASE-2-SHOT PLASMA
FL GOVERNOR-OTS VO NEW AT NOON TEASE-ON CAM AT DESK
NY TRAPPED SUBWAY WORKER-VOTOPSWIPE NOON TZA) LEHIGH FAIR RIDE-VO
COLLIER HIGH SPEED CHASE-TRXTOPS-VO NOON TZB) COLLIER FATAL CRASH-VOTOPS
WORKSHOP WORK SHOP-VOWIPE NOON TZC) ASTEROID-SOTTOPS VO
MAY I HAVE YOUR ZIP CODE-VOTOPSWIPE YOGA PANTS-VOTOPS
RUN A CREDIT CHECK-VOTOPSWIPE FGCU NCAA GAME-VOTOPS OC
TEASE TWO-1SHOT CLOSE-2-SHOT PLASMA


HEADLINE OPEN


RIGHT NOW--

IN LEHIGH ACRES.

NBC-2 IS SEARCHING FOR CLUES AS TO WHAT HAPPENED ON a CARNIVAL RIDE THAT BROKE DOWN,

SENDING TWO CHILDREN TO THE HOSPITAL

AND--THE FGCU MENS BASKETBALL TEAM IS READY TO DANCE.

NBC-2 WAS THERE AS THE TEAM TOOK OFF TO THE PHILIDELPHIA IN PREPARATIONS FOR SOME MARCH MADNESS!

PLUS---TOO FAT FOR THE PHARMACY?

WHY C-V-S IS MAKING HEADLINES THIS MORNING.

REQUIRING THEIR EMPLOYEES REPORT THEIR WEIGHT OR PAY UP!

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


HL1) RIDE BREAKS DOWN-VOTOPS-TRX


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HL2) FGCU DEPARTURE-VOTOPS-TRX


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HL3) CVS FAT PARMACY-VOTOPS


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NAPLES CAR CRASH-OC SS


AN N-B-C TWO BREAKING NEWS TRAFFIC ALERT.

A FATAL CRASH IN COLLIER COUNTY IS CAUSING A TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE.

NAPLES POLICE SAY SOUTHBOUND U-S 41 FROM SOLANA ROAD TO OLD TRAIL DRIVE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE NEXT THREE TO FOUR HOURS.

DRIVERS ARE BEING ASKED TO AVOID THE AREA IF POSSIBLE.

WE HAVE A CREW ON THE SCENE GATHERING DETAILS AND WILL BRING YOU A LIVE REPORT AS SOON AS IT'S AVAILABLE. Return to index of stories...


NEWS AT 11:00am OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST WEATHER-RADAR TOPS


GOOD MORNING

THANKS FOR WATCHING NBC-2 NEWS AT 11:00.

IF YOUR HEADING OUT THE DOOR THIS MORNING YOU MAY WANT TO GRAB A JACKET OR UMBRELLA.

GOOD MORNING I'M CLAY MILLER

AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG

THIS MORNING WE'RE TRACKING RAIN COMING IN FROM THE GULF.

BEFORE WE HEAD TO THE TOP STORIES OF THE DAY HERE IS *METEOROLOGIST JASON DUNNING WITH YOUR FIRST ALERT WEATHER FORECAST. Return to index of stories...


FIRST WEATHER-WX CENTER


WARM AND HUMID WITH SHOWERS ON THE WAY

It is a warm and humid start to the day. Temperatures are in the mid and upper 60s and we'll see patchy fog for your morning commute, especially in the inland areas. During the first half of the day, we could see a bit of sunshine peaking through the clouds. Through the rest of the day, our weather will become more active. We'll see more cloud cover along with showers and even a few storms moving into Southwest Florida with a cold front. This rain will likely stick with us through the evening hours and into the night. The front will slide to our south by tomorrow. If you are looking for more sunshine, Thursday will be your day, as the clouds move out behind the cold front. Humidity will also be lower behind the front. Highs today will reach into the lower 80s. Tomorrow we'll be cooler; starting with temperatures in the mid and upper 50s and topping out in the mid 70s. We'll start in the mid 50s on Friday and there will still be a good amount of sunshine to finish the work week. Afternoon highs on Friday will be right around 80 degrees. Through the weekend, we continue the warming trend with our highs going into the mid 80s. Our next rain chance will be here late Sunday into Monday. Return to index of stories...


FESTIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-TOSS TO CLIFTON


A CARNIVAL RIDE ACCIDENT IN LEHIGH ACRES SENT 2 CHILDREN TO THE HOSPITAL LAST NIGHT AT THE LEHIGH SPRING FEST.

THIS IS THE RIDE.

IT'S CALLED THE RING OF FIRE AND IT BROKE DOWN WITH 5 PEOPLE INSIDE.

WITNESSES SAID IT LOOKED LIKE THE RIDE WAS GOING TO FALL OVER AND DESCRIBED A CHILD COVERED IN BLOOD.

TODAY WE'RE DIGGING FOR ANSWERS. TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED THIS.

NBC2S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US NOW LIVE IN LEHIGH.

CLIFTON, YOU'VE TALKED WITH INVESTIGATORS THIS MORNING.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED? Return to index of stories...


FESTIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-REMLIVE


THE STATE BUREAU OF FAIR RIDE INSPECTIONS ARE SENDING AN INVESTIGATOR OUT HERE RIGHT NOW.

I WAS TOLD THE INITIAL REPORT WAS THAT THE RING THAT HOLDS THE SEATS IN, CAME APART. BUT INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY WON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED UNTIL THEY GET HERE. Return to index of stories...


FESTIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-VO


WE LOOKED INTO FAIR AND CARNIVAL REGULATIONS.

EVERY RIDE HAS TO BE INSPECTED BY THE STATE BEFORE IT OPENS.

THIS RIDE WAS GIVEN THE OKAY BY THE STATE LAST WEEK.

I WAS TOLD THE OWNERS, IN THIS CASE MODERN MIDWAY, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DOING A THOROUGH INSPECTION EVERYDAY AFTER THAT.

IF THE CARNIVAL IS FOUND TO HAVE DONE SOMETHING WRONG, THE STATE COULD TAKE ACTION.

WE TALKED TO A WITNESS LAST NIGHT.

LISTEN TO WHAT HE HAD TO SAY. Return to index of stories...


FESTIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-SOTVO


WHEN IT BROKE, IT TILTED MORE THAN WE THOUGHT. EVERYONE THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO FALL OVER, SHE WAS BLEEDING EVERYWHERE, HALF HER FACE WAS BLOODY. Return to index of stories...


FESTIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-REMLIVE


WE DID SOME DIGGING AND FOUND OUT MODERN MIDWAYS HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED 5 TIMES IN 5 YEARS, INCLUDING THIS OME. FOR ACCIDENTS THAT CAUSED INJURY.

THEY HAVE NOT BEEN FOUND AT FAULT FOR THE PREVIOUS FOUR INCIDENTS.

WE'RE TOLD THE INVESTIGATOR SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET US MORE INFORMATION ON THIS ONE LATER THIS AFTERNOON. Return to index of stories...


BRIAN BIGELOW UPDATE-VO


THIS MORING, FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW PLEADS NO CONTEST TO A MISDEMEANOR CHARGE OF ALLOWING AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON DRIVE A RENTAL CAR.

HE WILL HAVE TO PAY A 300-DOLLAR FINE.

LAST MONTH A JUDGE SENT HIM TO AN IMPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR FAILING A DRUG TEST.

HE DIDN'T WANT TO TALK TO US ON CAMERA, BUT TOLD OUR REPORTER BEFORE THE HEARING, HE WAS FEELING MUCH BETTER. Return to index of stories...


CYPRESS LAKE ROAD CLOSURE-TRX TOPS VO


A TRAFFIC ALERT IN LEE COUNTY --

WATCH OUT FOR ROAD CLOSURES ALONG CYPRESS LAKE DRIVE JUST WEST OF SOUTH POINTE BOULEVARD IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.

LEE COUNTY UTILITIES JUST REPAIRED A SEWER FORCE MAIN BREAK AND THEY NOW NEED TO FIX THE ROAD. Return to index of stories...


FGCU DEPARTURE-TOSS TO DANIELLE


HARDWOOD HOPES!

AS WE SPEAK --

THE FGCU MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM IS HEADING UP NORTH FOR "THE BIG DANCE."

TODAY THE EAGLES HEAD TO PHILADELPHIA TO PLAY IN MARCH MADNESS.

IT'S THEIR FIRST TIME IN THE NC DOUBLE A TOURNAMENT.

NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK JUST GOT BACK FROM THE SEND OFF, SHE JOINS US WITH WHAT THEIR HEADED IN FOR NEXT! Return to index of stories...


FGCU DEPARTURE-PLASMA INTRO


HERE THEY ARE.

AT PRECISELY NINE TWENTY-SIX THIS MORNING THE FGCU BASKETBALL TAKING OFF FROM PRIVATE SKY AVIATION TO HEAD TO PHILLY WITH THEIR GEAR.THEIR CHEARLEADERS.AND THEIR DREAMS OF HOPEFULLY WINNING BIG. Return to index of stories...


FGCU DEPARTURE-VO


THIS MORNING WE WERE THERE AS THE BAND, CHEERLEADERS AND TEAM LOADED UP TO HEAD OUT.

PRESIDENT BRADSHAW SHAKING EACH PLAYERS HAND AS THE THEY LEFT FROM ALICO ARENA.

THIS MORNING WAS HISTORY IN THE MAKING FOR FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY.

THIS WILL BE THE MENS BASKETBALL TEAM'S FIRST TIME PLAYING IN THE BIG DANCE.

THIS MORNING I CAUGHT UP WITH A FEW PLAYERS BEFORE THEY HEADED OUT.

I WANTED TO KNOW-- WHAT MEANS THE MOST ABOUT MAKING IT TO THE NCAA TOURNAMENT?! Return to index of stories...


FGCU DEPARTURE-SOTVO


"It's everything we've done our whole lives and wanted to do. When you're little you watch the NCAA Tournament on TV and you hope to get there.rarely people ever get the chance to actually do it, so it's unbelievable."

"Having the community support behind me- it feels good to give them something to celebrate in the area"

THE EAGLES GO HEAD TO AHEAD AGAINST GEORGETOWN FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6:50.

TICKETS TO THE GAME GO ON SALE TODAY ONLINE AND AT THE ALICO ARENA BOX OFFICE OR YOU CAN CATCH IT ON THE TUBE ON TBS..

AND NBC2 IS PROVIDING YOU TEAM COVERAGE OF THE EAGLES FIRST EVER APPEARANCE IN THE BIG DANCE.

SPORTS DIRECTOR BRIAN COLLERAN KNOWS FGCU BASKETBALL AND JOE ROETZ KNOWS THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

BOTH EN ROUTE TO PHILLY!

HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG?! Return to index of stories...


FGCU DEPARTURE-PLASMA TAG


LIVE TEAM COVERAGE BEGINS THIS AFTERNOON RIGHT HERE ON NBC2.

IM LIVE IN THE STUDIO DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC2. Return to index of stories...


UCF PLANNED ATTACK-CLIP


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UCF PLANNED ATTACK-ON CAM INTRO


NOW TO A DEVELOPING STORY THAT WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING.

POLICE IN FLORIDA ARE PIECING TOGETHER WHAT MAY HAVE THWARTED PLANS FOR A DEADLY ATTACK AT A COLLEGE.

JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY MORNING THE FIRE ALARM WENT OFF INSIDE A DORM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CAMPUS.

ONE STUDENT CALLS 9-1-1 AFTER HE LOOKS OUT OF HIS BEDROOM TO FIND HIS ROOMMATE POINTING A GUN RIGHT AT HIM.

TAKE A LISTEN. Return to index of stories...


UCF PLANNED ATTACK-SOTVO


My roommate just pulled a fire alarm and he's got a gun out

911: Where are you at?

I'm in the University of Central Florida, Orlando. The fire alarm went off I opened the door to see what was going on and he's there with like, some sort of gun, like large assault gun.

WHEN CAMPUS POLICE ARRIVE TO THE SCENE, THEY MAKE THEIR WAY TO THE GUNMAN'S DORM ROOM.

POLICE FIND 30-YEAR-OLD JAMES SEEVAKUMARAN LYING DEAD ON THE FLOOR.

A SELF-INFLICTED GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE HEAD.

THEY ALSO FOUND THAT HE APPARENTLY WAS PLANNING A MASSACRE.

POLICE SAY THERE WERE FOUR HOMEMADE BOMBS INSIDE A BACKPACK, MULTIPLE FIREARMS AND HUNDREDS OF ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION. Return to index of stories...


UCF PLANNED ATTACK-SOTVO2


I don't think that you acquire two 110-round magazines and numerous 22-capacity magazines and that you purchase 1000 rounds of ammunition and that you purchase the 45 ammunition, I don't think you just do that as a joke.

INVESTIGATORS ALSO SAY THEY ALSO FOUND WRITING ON A PIECE OF PAPER, LAYING OUT A SORT OF TIMELINE OF WHAT SEEVAKUMARAN PLANNED TO DO.

SCRATCHING OFF ITEMS AS HE WENT DOWN THE LIST. Return to index of stories...


UCF PLANNED ATTACK-ON CAM TAG


POLICE SAY THEY ARE STILL INVESTIGATING AND DON'T KNOW WHAT HIS MOTIVE MIGHT HAVE BEEN.

THE FAMILY SAYS THAT SEEVAKUMARAN WAS A "LONER AND DID NOT HAVE A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE. Return to index of stories...


NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-LIVE


Stocks have started the day higher on Wall Street

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...


LEHIGH ACRES CRASH-VO


ALL NEW THIS MORNING.

FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY CREWS WERE ON SCENE OF A TWO CAR CRASH --

AT SUNSHINE BOULEVARD AND 8TH STREET SOUTHWEST.

WE'RE TOLD ONE OF THESE VEHICLES RAN A STOP SIGN,

CAUSING THE RED S-U-V TO ROLL OVER.

BOTH DRIVERS WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR TO MODERATE INJURIES.

ONE DRIVER HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF THE CAR. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER DEATH INVESTIGATION-SS-VO


AN EAST NAPLES WOMAN WILL MAKE HER FIRST APPEARANCE IN COURT TODAY.

68 YEAR OLD HELEN HOPE JOHNS IS SUSPECTED OF KILLING HER HUSBAND DURING A STRUGGLE IN THEIR HOME MONDAY NIGHT.

IT HAPPENED IN THE "GLEN EAGLE" GATED COMMUNITY.

DEPUTIES ARRIVED TO FIND 72-YEAR OLD JACK JOHNS DEAD ON THE FLOOR WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND.

JOHNS FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


ALVA BRUSH FIRE-TRXTOPS-SS-VO


NBC IS KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON A BRUSH FIRE IN ALVA

THIS IS OFF PALM BEACH BOULEVARD, NEAR HICKEY CREEK ROAD.

THIS IS SOME VIDEO WE SHOT FROM THE AREA.

THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE TELLS US IT HAS BURNED ABOUT 15 ACRES

AS OF RIGHT NOW, NO STRUCTURES ARE THREATENED.

WE'LL LET YOU KNOW IF THAT CHANGES. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES SOLDIER'S BODY TO ARRIVE THURSDAY-OTS VO


THE BODY OF THE NAPLES SOLDIER KILLED IN A HELICOPTER CRASH IN AFGHANISTAN, WILL BE BACK HOME TOMORROW.

STAFF SEARGEANT MARC SCIALDO'S FAMILY TOLD US THEIR SONS BODY WILL ARRIVE IN NAPLES AT NOON.

FOUR FELLOW SOLDIERS ALSO DIED IN THE CRASH-- WHICH IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

THE 31-YEAR-OLD, WHO WAS ON HIS SECOND TOUR OF DUTY, WAS A GRADUATE OF SAINT JOHN NEUMANN HIGH SCHOOL. Return to index of stories...


NEVADA EXPLOSION-OC VO


THE MARINE UNIT FROM CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA WAS TAKING PART IN A LIVE FIRE TRAINING EXERCISE WHEN A 60 MILLIMETER MORTAR ROUND SUDDENLY EXPLODED.

IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE TRAGIC ACCIDENT.

THE MILITARY HAS NOW ISSUED A MORATORIUM ON FIRING SIMILAR MORTARS UNTIL AN INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE TO HONOR THOSE WHO DIED WAS HELD AT THE HAWTHORNE ARMY DEPOT TUESDAY NIGHT. Return to index of stories...


CARNIVAL CANCELING CRUISES-OC VO


CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES SAYS IT WILL CANCEL ANOTHER 10 CRUISES ON THE TROUBLED TRIUMPH.

THE VESSEL MADE HEADLINES LAST MONTH WHEN PASSENGERS WERE STRANDED FOR DAYS WITHOUT POWER.

CARNIVAL SAYS THE SHIP WON'T BE READY UNTIL JUNE.

CUSTOMERS WHO BOOKED THE NOW-CANCELED CRUISES WILL RECEIVE A REFUND. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2-SHOT


WHO WILL BE FLORIDA'S NEXT GOVERNOR?

THAT QUESTION WON'T BE ANSWERED UNTIL A YEAR FROM NOW.

AND ALREADY ONE FORMER GOVERNOR IS HIGHLY FAVORED AMONG THE STATES REGISTERED VOTERS.

PLUS---MOTHER NATURE WREAKING HAVOC.

A WORKER IN NEW YORK.

TRAPPED IN MUD.

THE RESCUE THAT SERIOUSLY INJURES A FIREFIGHTER TRYING TO SAVE HIM Return to index of stories...


TZ1A) FL GOVERNOR-VOTOPS-TRX


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TZB) TRAPPED SUBWAY WORKER-VOTOPS


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WEATHER-STC


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


rick live-CLIP


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rick live-TOSS TO RICK


BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING.

A FATAL CRASH IN COLLIER COUNTY IS CAUSING A TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE.

NAPLES POLICE SAY SOUTHBOUND U-S 41 FROM SOLANA ROAD TO OLD TRAIL DRIVE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE NEXT THREE TO FOUR HOURS.

DRIVERS ARE BEING ASKED TO AVOID THE AREA IF POSSIBLE.

NBC-2'S RICK RITTER IS LIVE ON THE SCENE.

RICK? Return to index of stories...


rick live-REMLIVE


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LARGE SHARK SCHOOL-VOTOPS


BEACHES NEAR PERTH, IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA, WERE CLOSED TUESDAY AFTER AN UNUSUALLY LARGE SCHOOL OF SHARKS WAS SPOTTED JUST OFFSHORE.

AROUND 100 SHARKS WERE SPOTTED JUST A THIRD OF A MILE OFF A POPULAR BEACH.

THE CREW OF A RESCUE HELICOPTER SPOTTED THE ANIMALS WHILE THEY WERE FEEDING ON A SCHOOL OF BAITFISH.

BEACHES NEAR THE SCENE OF THE SIGHTING WERE CLOSED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WITH SHARK ALARMS WARNED PEOPLE TO GET OUT OF THE WATER. 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.

WARM AND HUMID WITH SHOWERS ON THE WAY

It is a warm and humid start to the day. Temperatures are in the mid and upper 60s and we'll see patchy fog for your morning commute, especially in the inland areas. During the first half of the day, we could see a bit of sunshine peaking through the clouds. Through the rest of the day, our weather will become more active. We'll see more cloud cover along with showers and even a few storms moving into Southwest Florida with a cold front. This rain will likely stick with us through the evening hours and into the night. The front will slide to our south by tomorrow. If you are looking for more sunshine, Thursday will be your day, as the clouds move out behind the cold front. Humidity will also be lower behind the front. Highs today will reach into the lower 80s. Tomorrow we'll be cooler; starting with temperatures in the mid and upper 50s and topping out in the mid 70s. We'll start in the mid 50s on Friday and there will still be a good amount of sunshine to finish the work week. Afternoon highs on Friday will be right around 80 degrees. Through the weekend, we continue the warming trend with our highs going into the mid 80s. Our next rain chance will be here late Sunday into Monday. Return to index of stories...


DESOTO SCHOOL BOARD-VO


FIFTEEN MINUTES IS ALL DESOTO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED TO TELL A PACKED AUDIENCE THEY HAD NO NEW INFORMATION ABOUT

AN ADMINISTRATIVE SHAKE UP AT A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL.

THIS ALL STEMS FROM THE REASSIGNMENT OF DESOTO HIGH'S PRINCIPAL AND TWO OTHER ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS IN FEBRUARY…

OFFICIALS SAY THEY'RE LOOKING INTO POSSIBLE WRONGDOINGS AT THE SCHOOL BUT WON'T ELABORATE…

THE LACK OF DETAILS ABOUT THE SITUATION IS NOW BEGINNING TO BOTHER SOME SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS WHO BELIEVE THEY SHOULD KNOW MORE… Return to index of stories...


DESOTO SCHOOL BOARD-SOTVO


ronny allen, desoto school board: the board's not been told anything about the investigation and I see it as a lack of trust with the new superintendent

SUPERINTENDENT KARYN GARY: in order to do a good job and make sure that we haven't missed anything we need to take the time its going to take

THE DISTRICT IS USING A THIRD PARTY TO INVESTIGATE…

SUPERINTENDENT KARYN GARY SAYS SHE HOPES TO REALEASE MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION AT THE BOARD'S NEXT MEETING… Return to index of stories...


FL GOVERNOR-OTS VO


A NEW POLL SHOWS FORMER FLORIDA GOV. CHARLIE CRIST WITH A BIG EDGE OVER REPUBLICAN GOV. RICK SCOTT AMONG REGISTERED FLORIDA VOTERS IN A HYPOTHETICAL GUBERNATORIAL MATCHUP IN 2014.

CRIST WAS FAVORED BY 50 PERCENT COMPARED TO 34 PERCENT WHO PREFERRED SCOTT IN A SURVEY OF 1,000 REGISTERED VOTERS CONDUCTED MARCH 13-18 BY QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY.

IT ALSO SHOWS THAT DEMOCRAT ALEX SINK, WHO LOST TO SCOTT IN 2010, AHEAD OF SCOTT BY A MARGIN OF 45 PERCENT TO 34 PERCENT. Return to index of stories...


NY TRAPPED SUBWAY WORKER-VOTOPSWIPE


A CONSTRUCTION WORKER IN NEW YORK CITY IS RECOVERING AFTER BEING TRAPPED IN MUD TUESDAY NIGHT.

IN THIS VIDEO PROVIDED BY THE NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, YOU CAN SEE THE MAN BEING LIFTED TO SAFETY AFTER BEING PINNED FROM THE WAIST DOWN.

THREE FIRE FIGHTERS WERE INJURED DURING THE RESCUE, ONE OF THE FIRE FIGHTERS WAS LISTED IN SERIOUS CONDITION.

THERE IS NO WORD ON THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER'S CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER HIGH SPEED CHASE-TRXTOPS-VO


TAKE A LOOK AT THIS ---

IT'S THE END OF A THREE-COUNTY POLICE CHASE IN SOUTH FLORIDA--

it started in COLLIER COUNTY.went TO BROWARD COUNTY.and finally ended in MIAMI DADE.

ACCORDING TO MIAMI STATION W-P-L-G. COLLIER DEPUTIES TRIED TO STOP THREE PEOPLE IN A CAR FOR WINDOW TINT THAT WAS TOO DARK.

THE DRIVER WAS BEING QUESTIONED OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE --

WHEN SOMEONE IN THE CAR JUMPED INTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND TOOK OFF.

DEPUTIES CHASED THE SUSPECTS -- AT ONE POINT GOING 110 MILES AN HOUR.

IT ENDED IN MIAMI GARDENS.

TWO MEN WERE ARRESTED. Return to index of stories...


WORKSHOP WORK SHOP-VOWIPE


A SURVEY BY COUPONCABIN DOT COM FINDS U-S ADULTS WHO WORK FROM HOME, OR TELECOMMUTE, SHOP ONLINE MORE OFTEN AND FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME THAN ADULTS WHO DON'T WORK AT ALL FROM HOME.

NEARLY 69 PERCENT, OF EMPLOYED ADULTS WHO EVER WORK FROM HOME SAID THEY SHOP ONLINE WHILE ON THE CLOCK.

COMPARED TO 54 PERCENT WHO ONLINE SHOP WHILE WORKING SOLELY AT THE OFFICE.

OF THOSE WORKING FROM HOME, NEARLY 24 PERCENT SPEND AN HOUR OR MORE SHOPPING ONLINE IN AN AVERAGE WEEK OF TELECOMMUTING. Return to index of stories...


MAY I HAVE YOUR ZIP CODE-VOTOPSWIPE


WHEN YOU PAY WITH PLASTIC.

YOU'RE LIKELY TO HEAR THOSE WORDS FROM THE CASHIER.

"MAY I HAVE YOUR ZIP CODE, PLEASE?"

YOU MAY NOT THINK TWICE ABOUT ANSWERING. OR YOU MAY THINK IT'S NEEDED FOR THE TRANSACTION TO THROUGH.

BUT IT'S NOT. AND REVEALING YOUR ZIP CODE MAY LEAD TO MORE JUNK MAIL AND MORE DISRUPTIONS FROM TELEMARKETERS.

SO WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? JUST KINDLY SAY, "NO."

THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA AND MASSACHUSETTS HAVE EVEN DECLARED THE PRACTICE VIOLATES THEIR PRIVACY LAWS. Return to index of stories...


RUN A CREDIT CHECK-VOTOPSWIPE


AND WHEN YOU'RE IN THE MARKET FOR A CAR, DOES THE DEALER REALLY NEED TO RUN THAT CREDIT CHECK?

EXTRANEOUS CREDIT CHECKS CAN PUT A DENT IN YOUR CREDIT SCORE.

THAT'S WHY EDMUNDS DOT COM IS ADVISING CAR BUYERS TO KNOW WHEN THEY SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT GRANT CAR DEALERS PERMISSION TO RUN A CREDIT CHECK.

ACCORDING TO EDMUNDS, YOU SHOULD SHOP AROUND FOR A LOAN FROM AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE SUCH AS A BANK OR CREDIT UNION FIRST.

SO YOU KNOW THE INTEREST RATE YOU QUALIFY FOR.

AND ONLY GIVE THE SALESPERSON PERMISSION TO RUN YOUR CREDIT IF YOU DECIDE TO FINANCE AT THAT DEALERSHIP. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-1SHOT


THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO EASTER ARE THE BUSIEST TIME OF YEAR IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

IN OUR FLORIDA WEEKLY SEGMENT, WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE CROWDS AND TAKE IN THE SIGHTS OF THE HEIGHT OF SEASON Return to index of stories...


FL WEEKLY-3SHOT INTRO


FLA WEEKLY. Return to index of stories...


FL WEEKLY-SS (3)


1. The weeks leading up to Easter are the busiest time of year in Southwest Florida. We take a look at the crowds and take in the sights of the height of season.

2. Hiring Veterans. Walmart recently made a pledge to hire any veteran who comes looking for work. Local businesses too are working to find work for America's heroes. Turns out, they might be better hires than your average Joe.

3. Sarah Ruhl is one of America's most prolific and well-known playwrights. Her biting comedy, The Clean House, about a cleaning lady who doesn't clean, is now playing in Naples. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2SHOT


THIS MORNING A GOAL FOR A NEW BEGINNING FOR TWO NEW GOVERNMENTS.

FACING A BROKEN PEACE PROCESS AND THE THREAT OF A NUCLEAR IRAN.

AND--

MORE SNOW IS EXPECTED TO FALL IN PARTS OF NEW ENGLAND AND THE UPPER MIDWEST,

WHERE BELOW-FREEZING TEMPS MAKE THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING FEEL LIKE THE DEAD OF WINTER. Return to index of stories...


TZA) OBAMA IN THE MIDDLE WAST-VOTOPS


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TZ3B) MIDWEST WX-VOTOPS


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NEWS AT 11:30am OPEN-CLIP


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TS1) CARNIVAL RIDE BREAKS DOWN-VOTOPS


ALL MORNING WE'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION

INTO EXATCLY WHAT HAPPENED WHEN A RIDE BROKE DOWN AT THE LEHIGH ACRES SPRING FEST -- AND SENT TWO CHILDREN TO THE HOSPITAL.

FIVE PEOPLE WERE ON THAT RIDE WHEN IT BROKE DOWN.

WITNESSES SAY -- THE RIDE LOOKED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO FALL OVER

WE FOUND OUT -- THIS RIDE WAS GIVEN THE OKAY BY THE STATE INSPECTORS, LAST WEEK. Return to index of stories...


TS2) FATAL AX-VOTOPS


AN EARLY MORNING ACCIDENT CAUSES ONE PERSON TO LOOSE THEIR LIFE.

NAPLES POLICE SAY IT HAPPENED SOUTHBOUND U-S 41 FROM SOLANA ROAD TO OLD TRAIL DRIVE.

THE ROADS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE NEXT THREE TO FOUR HOURS.

DRIVERS ARE BEING ASKED TO AVOID THE AREA IF POSSIBLE.

WE HAVE A CREW ON SCENE.

WE WILL CONTINUE TO BRING YOU BREAKING INFORMATION AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. Return to index of stories...


TS3) FGCU DEPARTURE-VOTOPS


THE FGCU MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM IS HEADING TO PHILLY FOR "THE BIG DANCE."

TODAY THE EAGLES LEFT TO PLAY IN MARCH MADNESS.

IT'S THEIR FIRST TIME IN THE NC DOUBLE A TOURNAMENT.

THE EAGLES GO HEAD TO AHEAD AGAINST GEORGETOWN FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6:50.

TICKETS TO THE GAME GO ON SALE TODAY ONLINE AND AT THE ALICO ARENA BOX OFFICE OR YOU CAN CATCH IT ON TBS.. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA IN THE MIDDLE EAST-TRAFFIC INTRO


PRESIDENT OBAMA ARRIVED IN ISRAEL THIS MORNING --

THE FIRST STOP ON A MIDDLE EAST TRIP THAT WILL INCLUDE THE WEST BANK.

BUT DON'T EXPECT AN OUTBREAK OF MIDDLE EAST PEACE.

FOR HIS FIRST VISIT TO ISRAEL AS PRESIDENT, THE WHITE HOUSE IS KEEPING EXPECTATIONS LOW,

CONCENTRATING FOR NOW ON RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING.

DEVIN DWYER IS IN WASHINGTON WITH THE DETAILS. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA IN THE MIDDLE EAST-PKG


PRESIDENT OBAMA ARRIVES IN ISRAEL TO REPAIR AN ALLIANCE STRAINED IN HIS

FIRST TERM.

A FIRST TRIP AS PRESIDENT FULL OF PHOTO-OPS AND SYMBOLIC VISITS

INCLUDING AN "IRON DOME" MISSILE DEFENSE BATTERY, AND THE GRAVE OF

THE FOUNDER OF MODERN ZIONISM.

SOT Jacob Eilon, Israeli Journalist

"THE MESSAGE ISRAELIS ARE GETTING FROM THE WHITE HOUSE IS THAT OBAMA WANTS

TO CONNECT WITH THEM NOW. SO I THINK MOST ISRAELIS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO

THAT AND QUITE WELCOMING PRESIDENT OBAMA HERE."

MAYBE WELCOMING -- BUT CERTAINLY SKEPTICAL.

POLLS IN ISRAEL SHOW OBAMA DEEPLY UNPOPULAR WITH MANY ISRAELIS WHO WANT

REASSURANCES FROM THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT THAT THE U-S IS SERIOUS ABOUT THEIR

DEFENSE.

MOS

"I'D LIKE HIM TO CLARIFY HIS POSITION AND WHERE HE'S COMING FROM: WHAT IS

HIS FEELINGS TOWARDS ISRAEL AND THE SECURITY OF ISRAEL."

ISRAELI PRESIDENT SHIMON PERES AND PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU HAVE

URGED THE U-S TO USE MILITARY FORCE TO STOP IRAN FROM GETTING A NUCLEAR

WEAPON.

PRESIDENT OBAMA SAYS ALL OPTIONS ARE ON THE TABLE, BUT DIPLOMACY STILL HAS

TIME.

SOT Obama

"RIGHT NOW, WE THINK THAT IT WOULD TAKE OVER A YEAR OR SO FOR IRAN TO

ACTUALLY DEVELOP A NUCLEAR WEAPON. BUT OBVIOUSLY WE DON'T WANT TO CUT IT TOO

CLOSE."

ALSO ON THE AGENDA -- A TRIP TO THE WEST BANK FOR A MEETING WITH

PALESTINIANS, WHO HAVE CLASHED WITH THE U-S OVER A DENIED BID FOR STATEHOOD

AT THE U-N.

SOT Saeb Erekat, Chief Palestinian Negotiator

"THIS REFLECTS THE DEEP COMMITMENT BY PRESIDENT OBAMA TO SEE THE

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION ON 1967." Return to index of stories...


OBAMA IN THE MIDDLE EAST-TAG


DEVIN DWYER REPORTING.

WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS SAY PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO BROKER A DEAL BETWEEN ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS ON HIS TRIP --

LOWERING EXPECTATIONS FOR A PEACE PROCESS THAT REMAINS STALLED. Return to index of stories...


US AND SKOREA-VO


THE U-S CONTINUES TO HOLD TALKS WITH SOUTH KOREA OVER RECENT THREATS MADE BY THE NORTH.

TODAY IN SEOUL, U-S TREASURY UNDER SECRETARY FOR TERRORISM AND FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE DAVID COHEN MET WITH SOUTH KOREAN OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS NEW UNITED NATIONS SANCTIONS ON NORTH KOREA.

THE SANCTIONS TIGHTEN FINANCIAL CURBS ON NORTH KOREA AND ORDER MANDATORY CHECKS OF SUSPICIOUS CARGO.

NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA ARE STILL TECHNICALLY AT WAR SINCE THE 1950 TO 53 KOREAN WAR ENDED IN A TRUCE WITHOUT A PEACE TREATY. Return to index of stories...


FED RATE HEARING-VO


FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN BEN BERNANKE WILL GIVE HIS QUARTERLY PRESS BRIEFING THIS AFTERNOON.

AFTER A TWO-DAY MEETING OF THE FEDERAL OPEN MARKET COMMITTEE BERNANKE WILL ANNOUNCE IF INTEREST RATES ARE GOING UP, GOING DOWN, OR STAYING PUT.

AT IT'S LAST MEETING IN JANUARY THE COMMITTEE DECIDED TO KEEP RATES AT A RECORD LOW OF BETWEEN ZERO AND ONE-QUARTER-PERCENT. Return to index of stories...


DRONE PRESSERS-VOTOPS


THE FUTURE OF DRONES IN AMERICA IS ON TAP FOR DISCUSSION THIS MORNING IN THE SENATE.

WITH DRONES NOW BEING USED BY MANY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A HEARING ON LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PRIVACY CONSIDERATIONS.

AMONG THE WITNESSES TODAY ARE A PROFESSOR FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW.

AND AN EXPERT FROM THE ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER. Return to index of stories...


CO GUN LAWS-VOTOPS


EARLIER THIS MONTH THE COLORADO STATE LEGISLATURE SPENT LONG HOURS DEBATING SEVERAL GUN CONTROL MEASURES.

TODAY, COLORADO GOVERNOR JOHN HICKENLOOPER WILL SIGN THREE GUN CONTROL BILLS INTO LAW.

THEY INCLUDE UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, PAID FOR BY THE GUN BUYERS. AND A 15-ROUND LIMIT ON MAGAZINES. Return to index of stories...


TJ LANE LIFE SENTENCE-VO


THE TEENAGER WHO KILLED THREE STUDENTS AND INJURED THREE OTHERS IN A SHOOTING RAMPAGE AT HIS HIGH SCHOOL LAST YEAR WAS GIVEN THREE LIFE SENTENCES WITHOUT PAROLE TUESDAY.

BUT SHORTLY BEFORE THE JUDGE HANDED DOWN THE SENTENCE. T.J. LANE UNBUTTONED HIS BLUE DRESS SHIRT TO REVEAL HIS T-SHIRT UNDERNEATH WITH THE WORD "KILLER" SCRAWLED ON IT.

LANE THEN MADE OBSCENE GESTURES TOWARD THE VICTIMS' FAMILIES AND LAUGHED AS RELATIVES ADDRESSED THE COURT.

THE JUDGE SAID LANE'S CRIME AND LACK OF REMORSE WARRANTED THE STIFF PRISON SENTENCE. Return to index of stories...


GRANDMA TRIAL VERDICT-VOTOPS TRX


A MICHIGAN GRANDMOTHER IS FOUND "GUILTY" OF MURDERING HER GRANDSON, AND COULD SPEND THE REST OF HER LIFE BEHIND BARS.

THE 75-YEAR-OLD SHOT HER 17-YEAR-OLD GRANDSON LAST YEAR, TELLING POLICE HE'D ATTACKED HER.

BUT JURORS NEAR DETROIT DIDN'T BUY IT.

THE TESTIMONY SHOWED LAYNE WALKED INTO HER GRANDSON'S LOFT BATHROOM AND OPENED FIRE WITH A GLOCK 17.

HE TOLD THE 911 OPERATOR HIS GRANDMOTHER HAD SHOT HIM.

TWO MINUTES AND 47 SECONDS LATER HE SAID HE WAS SHOT AGAIN.

LAYNE TESTIFIED HER GRANDSON HAD ASSAULTED HER.

BUT SHE WASN'T INJURED. Return to index of stories...


MIRACLE DEER-VO


THIS IS NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERYDAY.

A MOTORIST TRAVELING ALONG A MICHIGAN ROAD HIT A DEER AND THOUGHT HE HAD KILLED IT.

HE PUT IT IN HIS TRUNK SO THAT HE COULD TAKE IT HOME AND USE THE MEAT TO FEED HIS FAMILY.

BUT WHEN A POLICE OFFICER OPENED UP THE TRUNK TO TAKE A LOOK.THE REVIVED DEER JUMPED OUT.

AFTER STUMBLING FOR A MOMENT, THE LUCKY DEER SPRINTED OFF TO SOME NEARBY WOODS. Return to index of stories...


KS LAW BANS BETTING ON GAMES-VO


WHETHER THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS IS AT THE TOP OF YOUR N-C-DOUBLE-A TOURNAMENT BRACKET OR NOT, THE UNIVERSITY WANTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS AREN'T BETTING MONEY.

THE UNIVERSITY WANTS TO MAKE SURE STUDENTS AND FACULTY STOP THE BRACKET AT "FUN AND GAMES."

OFFICIALS AT THE SCHOOL SENT OUT A FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT BETTING MONEY ON THE TOURNAMENT IS ILLEGAL IN KANSAS.

THE E-MAIL REQUESTS THAT NO ONE AFFILIATED WITH K-U ENTER INTO A BETTING POOL.

ONE K-U STUDENT SAYS SHE'S SEEN PLENTY OF PEOPLE TAKE A GAMBLE AT WHO WILL WALK OFF THE COURT WITH THE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. Return to index of stories...


KS LAW BANS BETTING ON GAMES-SOTVO


"I think that there will still be a lot of bets. It may be illegal but students will be students. They'll do whatever they want."

THE JAYHAWK NATION HOPES *ALL BETS* ARE OFF.

K-U WILL TAKE ON WESTERN KENTUCKY THIS FRIDAY NIGHT IN KANSAS CITY. Return to index of stories...


NORTHEAST SNOW-VO


TODAY IS THE "VERNAL EQUINOX" -- OR THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING.

BUT FOR MUCH OF THE COUNTRY -- YOU WOULDN'T KNOW IT.

FROM THE MIDWEST TO NEW ENGLAND, LATE-SEASON WINTER STORMS BRINGING AS MUCH AS 15 INCHES OF SNOW IN SOME AREAS --

LEADING TO ANOTHER ROUND OF SCHOOL CLOSURES AND TRAVEL NIGHTMARES. IN MAINE, T

THIS WAS THE SCENE ON THE ROADS EARLIER THIS WEEK.

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, SAW ONE OF ITS SNOWIEST WINTERS ON RECORD WITH TOTALS OF MORE THAN 100 INCHES, 6 OF THOSE FELL THIS WEEK. Return to index of stories...


NORTHEAST SNOW-SOTVO


"It's 70 degrees up here but down here, you're sitting on an ice cube."

TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS THINK BACK TO EXACTLY ONE YEAR AGO.

WE WERE IN A HEAT WAVE.

SNEAKERS REPLACED SNOWSHOES IN BOSTON AND THIS WAS THE SCENE IN MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

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PIZZA ON PLANE-VOTOPS


A GROUP OF AIRLINE PASSENGERS STRANDED ON THE TARMAC FOR HOURS BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER RECEIVED A VERY NICE SURPRISE.

THE DELTA FLIGHT FROM BOSTON TO ATLANTA WAS DIVERTED TO KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER.

AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO WAIT WITH EMPTY STOMACHS.

THAT'S RIGHT. AN UPGRADE FROM YOUR AVERAGE AIRPLANE FARE FOR A GROUP OF PASSENGERS. WHO HAD A BUMPY RIDE.. PIZZAS BROUGHT ON BOARD WITH A POLICE ESCORT.

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GMA FAT PHARMACY-2SHOT INTRO


NOW TO A STORY THAT HAS THE ANGER TIPPING THE SCALES AT ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST DRUG STORE CHAINS.

C-V-S IS REQUIRING ITS WORKERS TO REPORT THEIR WEIGHT AND BODY FAT IF THEY WANT TO CONTINUE GETTING THE COMPANY'S HEALTH INSURANCE.

OR FACE A SIX-HUNDRED-DOLLAR PENALTY.

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GMA FAT PHARMACY-PKG


CVS, WITH NEARLY 200-THOUSAND WORKERS, TOLD EVERYONE USING THEIR HEALTH PLAN

THAT THEY HAVE UNTIL MAY FIRST TO GET TO A DOCTOR, AND MEASURE THEIR WEIGHT

, HEIGHT, BLOOD PRESSURE AND OTHER LEVELS.

EMPLOYEES WHO AGREE TO THE TESTING SEE NO CHANGE, BUT THOSE WHO

REFUSE WILL PAY AN EXTRA 50 DOLLARS A MONTH FOR HEALTH INSURANCE.

Dr. Deborah Peele. Patients Privacy Rights. "It's technology enhanced

discrimination on steroids."

THE CRITICS ARE HAVING A FIELD DAY

CALLING THIS COERCION AND WORRYING THAT CVS OR ANY OTHER COMPANY

MIGHT START FIRING SICK WORKERS.

Dr. Deborah Peele. Patients Privacy Rights. "The approach they're taking is

based on the assumption that somehow these people need a whip, they need to

be penalized in order to make themselves healthy."

THE COMPANY SAYS THIS IS VOLUNTARY AND IT NEVER SEES THE TEST

RESULTS-- IN AN EMAIL OVERNIGHT, CVS EXPLAINED THAT THEIR "BENEFITS PROGRAM

IS EVOLVING TO HELP OUR COLLEAGES TAKE MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROVING

THEIR HEALTH AND MANAGING HEALTH ASSOCIATED COSTS."

Dr. Rich Besser. "the goal of these kinds of programs is to end up with a

healthier work force. If your employees are healthy they're going to work

better and they're gonna cost the employer a lot less money."

CVS POINTS OUT IT'S NOT ALONEAND ON THE INTERNET, WE FOUND

WEBSITES DEDICATED TO QUESTIONS FROM FAMILIES - "IS MY COMPANY'S WELLNESS

PROGRAM LEGAL?" "THE PLAN IS CALLED VOLUNTARY BUT IT SEEMS ANYTHING BUT."

BRAD SEFF LEARNED IT'S PERFECTLY LEGAL he worked for BROWARD COUNTY and SUED

them, WHEN THEY CHARGED HIM 40 DOLLARS MORE A MONTH FOR HEALTH INSURANCE,

AFTER HE REFUSED HEALTH SCREENINGS.

HE LOST IN COURT.

BRAD SEFF: I KNEW MANY PEOPLE WHO WORKED FOR BROWARD COUNTY THAT SAID, "I

DON'T WANT TO DO THIS, BUT THIS IS A TANK OF GAS TO ME."

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TEASE FOUR-1SHOT


Oh there he is! Right here! Right here!

TALK ABOUT A SHARK'S TALE.

A FISHERMAN WAS IN FOR A RUDE AWAKENING WHEN HIS FISHING TRIP INCLUDED A TUG A WAR WITH THE KING OF THE SEA.

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TZ4A) DEADLIEST CATCH-SOTVO


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GMA DEADLIEST CATCH-INTRO


NOW TO A KIND OF REAL LIFE "OLD MAN AND THE SEA."

TWO FISHERMEN OFF THE COAST OF FLORIDA SNAGGED SOMETHING SO BIG, THEY ORIGINALLY THOUGHT IT WAS A SUBMARINE.

BUT THIS WAS NO VESSEL - IT WAS A GREAT WHITE SHARK. AND IT WAS ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE.

GIO BENITEZ HAS THEIR STORY. Return to index of stories...


GMA DEADLIEST CATCH-PKG


Oh there he is! Right here! Right here!

FOR TWO FISHERMEN, IT IS THE CATCH OF A LIFETIME

Oh my god it's huge!

WHAT APPEARS TO BE A GIANT. 18-FOOT GREAT WHITE SHARK -- WEIGHING AS MUCH

AS 3,000 POUNDS!.ON THE END OF THEIR LINE, 30 MILES OF THE COAST OF

FLORIDANEAR TAMPA

THE MASSIVE PREDATOR STRUGGLES TO GET LOOSE. AND FAB MARCHESE IS HOLDING

ON TIGHTLY TO HIS FISHING ROD.

:29 -:32 SOT Fab Marchese / Fisherman

I wasn't gonna give up - my stubbornness and determination I guess helped me

.

THE BATTLE, HE SAYS, WENT ON FOR THREE HOURS! CAPTAIN JOE MAISANO WAS RIGHT

BY HIS SIDE.

:38 -:41 SOT Captain Joe Maisano / Fisherman

We pretty much couldn't believe it! Jaws had come to town! It was a pretty

crazy experience.

Fab Marchese / Fisherman

Just incredible. My whole thing was I wanted to get that thing in, and I

wanted to make sure we had a picture of it.

AND BOY DID THEY. CAPTURING THIS VIDEO AS THE DRAMA UNFOLDED ON FRIDAY.

CaptainJoe Maisano / Fisherman

It looked like a submarine! With a tail!

Shark Video

Oh my god that is huge. That is big.

IN THE END, IT WAS TOO BIG -- SO THE PAIR OF FISHERMEN-TURNED-SEA-WARRIORS

LET THE SHARK GO.

Shark Video

Oh my god! Oh my god!

BUT WITH SO MUCH DIGITAL TRICKERY ONLINE, WHAT DO THE TWO MEN SAY TO PEOPLE

WHO SAY THE VIDEO IS FAKE?

Fab Marchese / Fisherman

I really don't care what they think, cause I was there, I really don't care

what people think right now, I know it's true. It happened.

WHETHER OR NOT THIS IS THE KING OF THE SEA-- THESE GUYS SAY IT WAS AN

EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME.

GIO BENITEZ, ABC NEWS, MIAMI

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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.

WARM AND HUMID WITH SHOWERS ON THE WAY

It is a warm and humid start to the day. Temperatures are in the mid and upper 60s and we'll see patchy fog for your morning commute, especially in the inland areas. During the first half of the day, we could see a bit of sunshine peaking through the clouds. Through the rest of the day, our weather will become more active. We'll see more cloud cover along with showers and even a few storms moving into Southwest Florida with a cold front. This rain will likely stick with us through the evening hours and into the night. The front will slide to our south by tomorrow. If you are looking for more sunshine, Thursday will be your day, as the clouds move out behind the cold front. Humidity will also be lower behind the front. Highs today will reach into the lower 80s. Tomorrow we'll be cooler; starting with temperatures in the mid and upper 50s and topping out in the mid 70s. We'll start in the mid 50s on Friday and there will still be a good amount of sunshine to finish the work week. Afternoon highs on Friday will be right around 80 degrees. Through the weekend, we continue the warming trend with our highs going into the mid 80s. Our next rain chance will be here late Sunday into Monday. Return to index of stories...


HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-ON CAM


JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE HAS ANOTHER TREAT FOR HIS FANS AND SOPHIA VERGARA IS THINKING OF BECOMING A NEW MOM.

CARL AZUZ HAS MORE. Return to index of stories...


HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-PKG


THE LONG AWAITED JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE ALBUM HIT STORES AND ITUNES ON TUESDAY.

BUT "20/20 VISION' ISN'T THE ONLY NEW THING UP THE SINGER'S SLEEVE.

DURING HIS RELEASE PARTY IN LOS ANGELES, HE ANNOUNCED THERE IS A SECOND PART TO THE ALBUM.

HE WILL RELEASE ANOTHER 10 SONGS LATER IN THE YEAR, TO COMPLETE THE "20/20 VISION."

WHILE THE EXACT DATE IS UNKNOWN, THE ALBUM IS EXPECTED IN NOVEMBER.

SOPHIA VERGARA IS FREEZING HER EGGS.

THE MODERN FAMILY ACTRESS TOLD VOGUE MAGAZINE THAT SHE IS MAKING HEALTHIER CHOICES LATELY.

SHE IS RECEIVING HORMONE PILLS AND INJECTIONS TO MAKE THE PERFECT EGG.

VERGARA ALREADY HAS ONE SON WHO IS TWENTY ONE YEARS OLD.

BUT SHE WANTS ANOTHER CHILD IN THE FUTURE.

TOM CRUISE IS TAKING IT BACK TO HIS ROOTS. IN ESPIONAGE.

THE "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE"-VETERAN IS SET TO STAR IN "THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.," A WARNER BROTHER'S ADAPTION OF AN NBC SPY SERIES FROM THE 60'S.

DEADLINE REPORTED THAT GEORGE CLOONEY WAS ORIGINALLY CAST AS THE LEAD.

CRUISE'S LAST TWO MOVIES, "ROCK OF AGES," AND "JACK REACHER," WERE BOTH FLOPS AT THE BOX OFFICE.

IT LOOKS LIKE THE ACTOR IS GOING BACK TO WHAT HE KNOWS.

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


TEASE FIVE-1SHOT


TALK ABOUT THE ULTIMATE LUXURY CAR.

HOW MUCH WILL YOU PAY TO DRIVE IN STYLE?

IF YOU'VE GOT A COUPLE OF MILLIONS TO SPARE YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK THIS RIDE. Return to index of stories...


TZ5A) LUXURY CAR-VO


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BABIES AND SOLID FOODS-2SHOT INTRO


INTRODUCING YOUR BABY TO SOLID FOODS IS AN EXCITING TIME.

HOLLY FIRFER TALKS TO AN EXPERT WHO FILLS PARENTS IN ON WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO EXPECT. Return to index of stories...


BABIES AND SOLID FOODS-PKG


FIRST-TIME MOM, BECKY PITTMANN IS INTRODUCING HER 4 MONTH-OLD TWINS TO SOLID FOOD.

They'll eat a little bit, they'll spit a little bit out and most of it ends up on the bib.

SOLIDS ARE USUALLY INTRODUCED WHEN BABIES ARE BETWEEN FOUR TO SIX MONTHS OLD.

Before four months, you run the risk of getting allergies and foods can be a choking hazard.

If you wait much longer than seven or eight months then babies get really used to full liquid diet and may have a harder time adjusting to thicker textures.

DOCTORS USED TO RECOMMEND A VERY RIGID ORDER FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF FOODS, BUT THAT'S NO LONGER THE CASE. NOW THEY USUALLY SUGGEST THAT PARENTS OFFER THEIR BABY CEREAL, FRUITS, VEGETABLES, OR MEATS IN WHICHEVER ORDERTHEY CHOOSE.

SOMETIMES CHILDREN HAVE A BAD REACTION TO WHAT THEY EAT, SO WAIT A FEW DAYS BETWEEN THE INTRODUCTION OF EACH NEW FOOD

When starting solids, it can be helpful to start the new food in the morning, that way a parent can watch a child for reactions during the day while the parent's still awake. You might expect reactions, such as a skin rash or hives, vomiting, or diarrhea, if a child, um, has a food that does not agree with him.

PITTMANN SAYS SO FAR, THE TWINS ARE DOING FINE. NEXT UP?

I think we're going to try a vegetable. Probably green beans or peas, something green.

FOR TODAY'S HEALTH MINUTE, I'M HOLLY FIRFER. Return to index of stories...


CHILDREN AND AUTISM-VOTOPSWIPE


A NEW C-D-C REPORT REVEALS THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM HAS RISEN OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS.

AUTISM CAN BE IDENTIFIED AS YOUNG AS 18 MONTHS OLD.

BUT MANY CHILDREN WITH MILDER SYMPTOMS MAY NOT BE DIAGNOSED UNTIL THEY ARE IN SCHOOL.

BASED ON PARENT REPORTS FROM 2012 ---

ONE OUT OF 50 CHILDREN WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER BETWEEN THE AGES OF SIX AND 17.

INCREASES WERE GREATEST AMONG BOYS. AND FOR THOSE WITH MILDER FORMS OF AUTISM. Return to index of stories...


PREGNANCY AND ANTI DEPRESS-VOTOPSWIPE


TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS DURING PREGNANCY DOES NOT IMPACT A BABY'S DEVELOPMENT --

DESPITE CONCERNS THESE MEDICATIONS REDUCED GROWTH DURING THE FIRST YEAR.

A NEW STUDY FOUND INFANTS BORN TO MOMS WHO TOOK ANTIDEPRESSANTS HAD a SIMILAR WEIGHT, LENGTH AND HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE AS THOSE BORN TO NON-DEPRESSED WOMEN WHO DIDN'T TAKE THESE MEDICATIONS.

BABIES OF DEPRESSED WOMEN NOT TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS ALSO HAD NORMAL MEASUREMENTS. Return to index of stories...


HEALTHY VS UNHEALTHY-VOTOPSWIPE


A NEW REPORT TRACKING THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF AMERICANS IN NEARLY EVERY COUNTY FINDS PREMATURE DEATH RATES ARE THE LOWEST IN 20 YEARS.

HOWEVER, PEOPLE LIVING IN THE UNHEALTHIEST COUNTIES ARE STILL DYING EARLY, AT MORE THAN TWICE THE RATE OF THOSE IN THE HEALTHIEST COUNTIES.

TEEN BIRTHS ARE ALSO TWICE AS COMMON IN UNHEALTHY COUNTIES.

THE REPORT FOUND VIOLENT CRIME IS DOWN BY 50-PERCENT.

BUT CHILD POVERTY RATES HAVE NOT IMPROVED IN 20 YEARS. Return to index of stories...


WHALE ENCOUNTER-VOTOPSWIPE


TAKE A LOOK AT THIS CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF THE WHALE KIND.

GRAY WHALES GREETED BOATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

A NEARBY WHALE-WATCHING TOUR CAPTURED THIS VIDEO.

THE MALE WHALES.WHICH CAN BE 45 TO 50 FEET IN LENGTH.SWAM RIGHT UP TO THE SMALL BOAT, EVEN RUBBING UP AGAINST THE MOTOR.

THE WHALES STAYED FRIENDLY THE ENTIRE TIME. Return to index of stories...


LUXURY CAR-VOTOPS


IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW RIDE?

GOT A SUPERSIZED-BUDGET?

THREE-POINT-FOUR MILLION DOLLARS WILL GET YOU THE LYKAN.

AN ULTRA-LUXURY CAR THAT COMES WITH HEADLIGHTS ENCRUSTED WITH PRECIOUS STONES AND GOLD THREADED-LEATHER SEATS.

THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IT CAN GO FROM 0 TO 100 IN 2.8 SECONDS.

IF THIS CAR IS CATCHING YOUR EYE, ACT FAST.

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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


NEXT AT NOON - NBC2 INVESTIGATES -

WHAT HAPPENED TO A LEHIGH ACRES CARNIVAL RIDE - THAT SENT 2 KIDS TO THE HOSPITAL?

NBC2 LIVE WITH WHAT WE'VE FOUND OUT.

WE'LL ALSO TAKE YOU TO COLLIER COUNTY - NBC2 IS ON SCENE OF A BAD CRASH AT US-41 AND SOLANA.

WE'LL HAVE A LIVE UPDATE ON HOW THE CRASH IS AFFECTING TRAFFIC.

PLUS -

"We were fortunate that the events of last month were simply an interesting coincidence, rather than a catastrophe."

THE BIG QUESTION TODAY - WHAT IF?

THE RISKS OF A LARGE ASTEROID HITTING EARTH ARE SMALL - BUT CONGRESS IS STILL INVESTIGATING WHAT TO DO - IF WE EVER HAVE TO SAVE OUR PLANET.

THE FULL STORY, NEXT AT NOON.

AND AN NBC2 CONSUMER ALERT INVOLVING A GROWING SCANDAL ABOUT HIGH-PRICED SEE-THROUGH YOGA PANTS.

THE RECALL IS LEAVING CUSTOMERS UPSET AND EMBARRASSED.

AND NBC2 IS BACK ON THE BASKETBALL BEAT.

WE'VE GOT TODAY'S BIG CAMPUS SEND-OFF OF THE F-G-C-U TEAM - AS IT HEADS TO PHILLY AND THE BIG DANCE.

WE'LL ALSO TELL YOU WHEN YOU MAY SEE RAIN - IN YOUR NBC2 FIRST ALERT FORECAST.

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NOON TZA) LEHIGH FAIR RIDE-VO


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NOON TZB) COLLIER FATAL CRASH-VOTOPS


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NOON TZC) ASTEROID-SOTTOPS VO


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YOGA PANTS-VOTOPS


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FGCU NCAA GAME-VOTOPS OC


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CLOSE-2-SHOT PLASMA


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