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DIRECTORS PAGE BABCOCK RANCH-VO
BREAKING NEWS OPEN-CLIP TEASE TWO-ONCAM
MISSING DIVERS-2SH-POP WX OPEN-CLIP
MISSING HUNTER SEARCH-2SHPOP-SS-VO WEATHER-RP
MISSING HUNTER SEARCH-SOTVO CHAR CO EMPLOYEE SPYING INVESTIGATION-VO-WIPE
LEE LEWD BEACH-TCMON-VO-WIPE CHAR CO EMPLOYEE SPYING INVESTIGATION-SOTVO
LEE LEWD BEACH-SOTVO SMOKING BAN FIRST DAY-VO-WIPE
MENDEZ TRIAL-POP-SS-VO SMOKING BAN FIRST DAY-SOTVO
MENDEZ TRIAL-SOTVO LEE SWINE CLINICS TONIGHT-CG-WIPE
MEDICAL CREDIT CARD THEFT-(2)SS COLLIER SWINE CLINICS TONIGHT-CGTOPS-OC
CVS ROBBERY-(2)SS-WIPE MOVIE POPCORN FAT-VO-WIPE
I75 CRASH AND RUN-VOTOPS MOVIE POPCORN FAT-SOTVO-WIPE
COLLIER SEX ED-VO COLLIER RED KETTLE-NATVOTOPS-WIPE
ANIMAL HOARDING-VO-WIPE COLLIER RED KETTLE-SOTVO
ANIMAL HOARDING-SOT-OC TEASE THREE-ONCAM
PUPPY MILL UPDATE-VO PURSE SNATCHING ON TAPE-VOTOPS-WIPE
FAA COMPUTER PROBLEMS-ONCAM ROBBERY ON TAPE-VOTOPS
PANTHER PROTECTION-OC-SOTVO WILLIAMS PLEA DEAL-VO
FORT HOOD HEARING-VO-WIPE ALEXANDRA KERRY DUI-VO
FORT HOOD HEARING-SOTVO JOHN AND KATE LAST SHOW-VO
SHUTTLE SPACE WALK-VO SEX POLICY PASSES-COPY
TEASE ONE-ONCAM TONIGHT AT 7 O'CLOCK-BNC
TAINTED SCHOOL TURKEY-VO-WIPE WEATHER TONIGHT-WXGFX
TAINTED SCHOOL TURKEY-SOT-OC GOODBYE-3SHOT


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BREAKING NEWS OPEN-CLIP


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MISSING DIVERS-2SH-POP


BREAKING NEWS OFF THE TOP-

THE COAST GUARD JUST LOCATED TWO MISSIng DIVERS OFF THE LANDMARK SANIBEL LIGHTHOUSE.

AN EMERGENCY CALL CAME IN ABOUT 2 HOURS AGO FROM SOMEONE SAYING THEY'D BEEN ON A BOAT WITH THE 2 MEN.AND THEY DIDN'T COME BACK.

CREWS SEARCHED AN AREA 3 AND A HALF MILES OFF LIGHTHOUSE BEACH.

AND MINUTES BEFORE THE NEWSCAST, WE GOT WORD THAT THE TWO DIVERS HAVE JUST BEEN FOUND ALIVE AND WELL. Return to index of stories...


MISSING HUNTER SEARCH-2SHPOP-SS-VO


CREWS IN THE EVERGLADES HAVE CALLED OFF THEIR SEARCH FOR A MISSING HUNTER FOR THE THIRD DAY.

A RAY OF HOPE.

SEARCHERS DID FIND NEW CLUES TODAY.

30 YEAR OLD JAMEY MOSCH, NORTH FORT MYERS MAN, HASN'T BEEN SEEN SINCE MONDAY AFTERNOON.

SEARCHERS SAY THEY FOUND A PACK OF CIGARETTES DURING THEIR HUNT.MOSCH IS A SMOKER AND THE PACK IS A BRAND HE MAY USE.

SEARCHERS ALSO FOUND ANOTHER SET OF BOOT PRINTS AND BELIEVE MOSCH MAY BE MOVING ALONG A CANAL THAT WOULD TAKE HIM TO ALLIGATOR ALLEY OR TURNER RIVER ROAD.

ALLIGATOR ALLEY SHUT DOWN FOR A SHORT TIME AT MILE MARKER 74 WHILE TWO HELICOPTERS DROPPED OFF SEARCHERS. Return to index of stories...


MISSING HUNTER SEARCH-SOTVO


"our intensity is undiminished. We're searching just as we did the first day. The only difference between now and what we did at first, is we're taking the new info. And the areas, and we're adjusting our search parameters, so we can be more effective."

THE SEARCH ENDED WHEN THE SUN WENT DOWN.WE'RE TOLD THE SEARCH WILL RESUME AT DAY BREAK. Return to index of stories...


LEE LEWD BEACH-TCMON-VO-WIPE


A WARNING TONIGHT ABOUT LEWD BEHAVIOR AT A LEE COUNTY BEACH.

FOR YEARS, THE COUNTY HAS BEEN WORKING TO MAKE BUNCHE BEACH, OFF SUMMERLIN ROAD, MORE FAMILY FRIENDLY.

WE'VE LEARNED THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS STEPPING UP PATROLS TO CUT DOWN ON THE NUMBER OF SUNBATHERS - BEARING IT ALL.

TODAY THEY BANNED 2 PEOPLE FROM THE BEACH.

YESTERDAY THEY SENT AWAY ONE. Return to index of stories...


LEE LEWD BEACH-SOTVO


Sgt. Larry King: People

get the impression it's clothing optional when it's not.

Beachgoer: This is a public beach. You need to act appropriately.

MOST OF THE VIOLATERS ARE SUNBATHERS WHO DON'T LIKE TAN LINES. BUT DON'T KNOW THE RULES AGAINST FULL EXPOSURE. Return to index of stories...


MENDEZ TRIAL-POP-SS-VO


NEW INFORMATION JUST COMING IN FROM THE JUAN MENDEZ DOUBLE MURDER TRIAL.

MENDEZ IS ACCUSED OF STABBING TO DEATH HIS ESTRANGED WIFE AND MOTHER IN LAW IN JULY OF 2006.

ABOUT AN HOUR AGO, THE JURY AND A STATE WITNESS WERE ABRUPTLY DISMISSED AFTER THE WITNESS MADE A COMMENT THAT JUAN MENDEZ HAVING A CRIMINAL HISTORY.

THE DEFENSE STOPPED SHORT OF ASKING FOR MISTRIAL, BUT THE ATTORNEYS WILL MEET TOMORROW MORNING TO TALK ABOUT WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN.

MEANTIME, TWO D-N-A EXPERTS TOOK THE STAND TODAY. PROSECUTORS TRIED TO LINK THE MURDER WEAPON TO MENDEZ BUT THE DEFENSE WAS ABLE TO CAST DOUBT IN THE TESTIMONY BECAUSE OF JUAN MENDEZ'S YOUNG SON.

THE RESULTS OF DNA TESTS SHOW THE DNA OF JUAN MENDEZ COULD BE ON THE HANDLE OF THE KNIFE THOUGHT TO BE THE MURDER WEAPON AND THE FINGERNAILS OF ONE VICTM---BUT BECAUSE OF THE TYPE OF TESTING OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS MAY BE INCLUDED. Return to index of stories...


MENDEZ TRIAL-SOTVO


"the righthand fingernail clippings from Whitney Mendez, Juan Mendez or Javan Mendez or any other male relative cannot be excluded."

ONCE THE ATTORNEYS RESOLVE THE ISSUE WITH THE STATE WITNESS IN THE MORNING, TESTIMONY WILL RESUME.

THE STATE IS EXPECTED TO REST TOMORROW AND THEN THE DEFENSE WILL PRESENT ITS CASE. Return to index of stories...


MEDICAL CREDIT CARD THEFT-(2)SS


LEE DEPUTIES ARE ON THE HUNT FOR A WOMAN, STEALING PURSES FROM MEDICAL OFFICES.

WE JUST OBTAINED THESE SURVEILLANCE PICTURES OF THE WOMAN.

AUTHORITIES SAY SHE SNATCHED PURSES FROM LOCAL MEDICAL OFFICES, THEN USED THE STOLEN CREDIT CARDS TO GO ON SHOPPING SPREES.

SHE WAS LAST SEEN IN A BLUE FOUR DOOR VEHICLE--

POSSIBLY A FORD FOCUS.

IF YOU'VE SEEN HER--

CALL CRIMESTOPPERS-- Return to index of stories...


CVS ROBBERY-(2)SS-WIPE


A WOMAN WAS ROBBED IN A PHARMACY RESTROOM IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY - AND TONIGHT *SHE COULD FACE CHARGES.

THREE TEENAGERS ARE UNDER ARREST IN THE INCIDENT.

THEY ARE ACCUSED OF STEALING THE WOMAN'S PURSE.INSIDE A C-V-S ON U-S 41.

DETECTIVES SAY SHE MET THE SUSPECTS AT THE STORE TO SELL THEM DRUGS.

NOW CHARGES ARE PENDING AGAINST HER AS WELL.

DEPUTIES ALSO ARRESTED TWO MEN, WHO ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE HELPED PLAN THE ROBBERY. Return to index of stories...


I75 CRASH AND RUN-VOTOPS


LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARREST A MAN, FOR CRASHING HIS CAR ON I-75, AND TAKING OFF.

IT HAPPENED AROUND TWO THIS MORNING AT THE ALICO ROAD EXIT, THAT'S IN SOUTH LEE COUNTY.

DEPUTIES SAY THE DRIVER SLAMMED INTO THE GUARDRAIL, HOPPED OUT OF HIS CAR, AND RAN AWAY.

INVESTIGATORS FOUND HIM ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR LATER.

THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH, OR DRIVER'S NAME HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER SEX ED-VO


TONIGHT, THE COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD IS SET TO VOTE ON THE DISTRICT'S SEX EDUCATION POLICY.

THE SCHOOL BOARD DREW UP A NEW POLICY CENTERED ON THE STATE STATUTE DEALING WITH *ABSTINENCE LAST MONTH.

THE REVISED POLICY EXPANDS THE CURRICULUM TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT CONTRACEPTION AND CONSEQUENCES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY. Return to index of stories...


ANIMAL HOARDING-VO-WIPE


LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES SAYS IT'S A GROWING AND GROWING PROBLEM.

MORE AND MORE ANIMALS ARE COMING FROM HOMES WITH UNTHINKABLE LIVING CONDITIONS.

ANIMAL SERVICES SAYS THESE PICTURES COME FROM JUST A HANDFUL OF RECENT HOARDING CASES.

THAT'S WHEN A HUMAN COLLECTS AND SAVES ALMOST ANYTHING IMAGINABLE.AND THAT CAN INCLUDE ANIMALS.

ANIMAL SERVICES SAYS IT HAS RESPONDED TO ABOUT 20 HOARDING CASES SO FAR THIS YEAR.

THAT'S DOUBLE THE AMOUNT OF CASES HANDLED LAST YEAR. Return to index of stories...


ANIMAL HOARDING-SOT-OC


38:24 there's images that will be locked in my head for the rest of my life I never hope to see agtain--but in this business I know I will

ANIMAL SERVICES SAYS IF YOU THINK SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS HOARDING AND ANIMALS ARE INVOLVED, GIVE THE COUNTY A CALL. Return to index of stories...


PUPPY MILL UPDATE-VO


NEW DETAILS ON A SUSPECTED PUPPY MILL BUST IN LEHIGH ACRES.

MANY OF THE DOGS RESCUED HAVE ALREADY BEEN ADOPTED FROM ANIMAL CONTROL.

THEY RESCUED THE 25 DOGS AND 4 CATS TUESDAY FROM AN ALLEGED PUPPY MILL.

OFFICERS SAY THEY WERE FILTHLY, LIVING IN DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS, IN A SMALL WOODEN SHED WITH NO VENTILATION.

THE OWNERS IN THIS CASE WERE NOT CHARGED. Return to index of stories...


FAA COMPUTER PROBLEMS-ONCAM


THINGS ARE STARTING TO GET BACK TO NORMAL AT AIRPORTS ACROSS THE NATION AND RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

A COMPUTER GLITCH AT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FORCED FLIGHTS TO BE DELAYED NATIONWIDE -- WITH SOME PASSENGERS LEFT WAITING FOR HOURS.

THE PROBLEM FORCED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS TO MANUALLY FILE EACH FLIGHT ITINERARY.

A HANDFUL OF FLIGHTS AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WERE AFFECTED BY THE GLITCH. Return to index of stories...


PANTHER PROTECTION-OC-SOTVO


LOCAL ENVIRONMENTALISTS ANNOUNCING A NEW STRATEGY TODAY, FOR PROTECTING THE ENDANGERED FLORIDA PANTHER.

THE SIERRA CLUB HELD A NEWS CONFERENCE, ASKING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROTECT PANTHER HABITATS.

.we need to protect their habitat and we need to expand it.

SO FAR THIS YEAR, 12 PANTHERS HAVE BEEN STRUCK AND KILLED BY VEHICLES IN FLORIDA.

THERE ARE ONLY AN ESTIMATED 120 FLORIDA PANTHERS LEFT IN THE WILD. Return to index of stories...


FORT HOOD HEARING-VO-WIPE


TODAY DEFENSE SECRETARY ROBERT GATES ANNOUNCED AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE FORT

HOOD SHOOTINGS.

GATES SAID HE APPOINTED FORMER HEADS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY TO HEAD A PENTAGON REVIEW.

MAJOR NIDAL MALIK HASAN IS ACCUSED OF KILLING 13 PEOPLE AND WOUNDING MORE THAN 30, INCLUDING A LOCAL SOLDIER, AT THE TEXAS BASE EARLIER THIS MONTH.

ONE GOAL WILL BE TO FIND GAPS IN PROCEDURES FOR IDENTIFYING SERVICE MEMBERS WHO COULD POSE THREATS TO OTHERS. Return to index of stories...


FORT HOOD HEARING-SOTVO


"The most important thing for us now is to find out what actually happened, put

all the facts together and figure out a way we can do everything possible so

that nothing like this ever happens again."

GATES SAID THERE WILL BE A PRELIMINARY REPORT DUE IN 45 DAYS, THEN A MORE

COMPREHENSIVE STUDY, WHICH WILL EXTEND PAST THE FORT HOOD CASE AND LOOK AT

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SHUTTLE SPACE WALK-VO


TWO ASTRONAUTS FROM THE SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS TAKE THEIR FIRST SPACEWALK OF THE MISSION.

MICHAEL FOREMAN AND ROBERT SATCHER HOOKED UP A SPARE ANTENNA AND CABLES ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION DURING THE SIX-AND-A HALF HOUR TRIP OUTSIDE.

THREE SPACEWALKS ARE PLANNED DURING THE SHUTTLE'S 11-DAY VISIT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-ONCAM


DAY ONE OF THE SMOKING BAN AT AREA HOSPITALS IS IN THE BOOKS.

ABC SEVEN FINDS OUT HOW IT WAS ENFOCED.

none of the turkey is being served.

TAINTED TURKEY ALMOST LANDED ON YOUR KID'S LUNCH TRAY AT SCHOOL TODAY.

FIND OUT HOW LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS STOPPED IT.

A CHARLOTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINED FOR DRIVING TO HIS DIVORCE LAWYER IN A COUNTY CAR.

HIS CO-WORKERS SAY HE DID MORE THAN THAT.

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


TAINTED SCHOOL TURKEY-VO-WIPE


50,000 SERVINGS OF TURKEY YANKED FROM SCHOOLS IN LEE COUNTY, AFTER CONCERNS OVER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

THE COMPANY ASKED SCHOOLS TO PULL THE MEAT--JUST HOURS BEFORE COOKS WERE ABOU TO SERVE IT.

THE COMPANY.CULINARY STANDARDS.SAYS SCHOOL EMPLOYEES IN FLORIDA AND CONNECTICUT COMPLAINED ABOUT A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE TURKEY.

SO, THEY'RE ASKING SCHOOLS TO SHIP BACK THE MEAT SO THEY CAN CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION.

LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS TELLS THEY PULLED THE TURKEY BEFORE ANYONE COULD EAT IT. Return to index of stories...


TAINTED SCHOOL TURKEY-SOT-OC


number one is making sure the product is pulled and won't be used in any way shape or form. That's priority number one. Priority number two is figuring out exactly what took place

THE USDA IS LOOKING INTO THE MATTER AS WELL.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SOLD IN GROCERY STORES. ONLY SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Return to index of stories...


BABCOCK RANCH-VO


TONIGHT WE'VE LEARNED PLANS ARE MOVING FORWARD FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF NEW DEVELOPMENT ON BABCOCK RANCH.

THE REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL NARROWLY VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PLAN, WHICH INCLUDES A TOWN CENTER, 25-HUNDRED RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AS WELL AS OFFICE SPACE.

THE DEVELOPER HOPES TO START THE FIRST PHASE BY LATE NEXT YEAR.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE EXPECTED TO VOTE ON THE PROJECT NEXT MONTH. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-ONCAM


EYE OPENING RESEARCH REVEALS WHAT WE'RE REALLY EATING AT THE MOVIE THEATER.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR NEXT FLICK.

LOCAL HOSPTIALS ENFORCE A TOBACCO BAN FOR THE FIRST DAY.

ABC SEVEN WENT OUT TO SEE HOW IT WENT. Return to index of stories...


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WEATHER-RP


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CHAR CO EMPLOYEE SPYING INVESTIGATION-VO-WIPE


HARSH ALLEGATIONS TONIGHT AGAINST A CHARLOTTE COUNTY WORKER.

SOME OF DONNY BERNHAGEN'S EMPLOYEES ACCUSE HIM OF FORCING THEM TO SPY ON HIS WIFE.

FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, WE'RE TOLD HE'D BEEN GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE.

A LETTER SIGNED BY HIS EMPLOYEES NOT ONLY ACCUSES THE 24 YEAR VETERAN OF USING HIS POWER TO MAKE EMPLOYEES CHECK UP ON HIS WIFE, BUT IT ALSO CLAIMS THAT BERNHAGEN USED A COUNTY SYSTEM TO TRACK HIS WIFE, INCLUDING HER FINANCES AND WHEREABOUTS.

THE COUNTY SAYS THEY CONDUCTED A THROUGH INVESTIGATION, BUT *NEVER FOUND ANY EVIDENCE TO PROVE THOSE CLAIMS TRUE. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO EMPLOYEE SPYING INVESTIGATION-SOTVO


allegations were made that he used county resources on county time for personal business.

BERNHAGEN'S BOSS SAYS HE DID GET IN TROUBLE FOR USING HIS COUNTY TRUCK ON COUNTY TIME TO GO SEE HIS DIVORCE ATTORNEY.

HIS WAS GIVEN 2 DAYS OFF WITHOUT PAY. AT THE END OF DECEMBER, BERNHAGEN'S POSITION WILL BE ELIMINATED DUE TO DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION. Return to index of stories...


SMOKING BAN FIRST DAY-VO-WIPE


TONIGHT A NEW TOBACCO BAN IS IN PLACE THAT'S MAKING IT HARDER FOR SMOKERS TO LIGHT UP.

ALL HOSPITALS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NOW BAN TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON PROPERTY. TODAY WE SPOTTED ONE SMOKER SITTING IN DITCH. ONE PATIENT LEFT THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HEADED STRAIGHT FOR A NEARBY PARK TO SMOKE.

AND EMPLOYEES AREN'T ALLOWED TO TAKE SMOKE BREAKS WHILE THEY'RE ON THE CLOCK. Return to index of stories...


SMOKING BAN FIRST DAY-SOTVO


This is not about making people who use tobacco products out to be bad people - just to let them know we're a healthcare organization and we're trying to improve the health and well being of people. That on our campuses we're not going to do that.

LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM. LEHIGH REGIONAL. NAPLES COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM. AND PHYSICIANS REGIONAL ALL STARTED THE TOBACCO BAN TODAY.

IT COINCIDES WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S 'GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE-OUT.' Return to index of stories...


LEE SWINE CLINICS TONIGHT-CG-WIPE


RIGHT NOW TWO SWINE FLU VACCINATION CLINICS ARE BEING HELD IN LEE COUNTY.

THE FIRST IS AT LEHIGH ACRES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL-- AT 901 GUNNERY ROAD.

THE OTHER IS AT ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL-- AT 21-900 RIVER RANCH ROAD.

BOTH STARTED A 2 HOURS AGO.

THEY RUN UNTIL NINE O'CLOCK TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER SWINE CLINICS TONIGHT-CGTOPS-OC


AND A SWINE FLU VACCINE CLINIC JUST WRAPPED UP IN COLLIER COUNTY.

THERE'S ANOTHER HAPPENING ON MONDAY. AT NORTH COLLIER REGIONAL PARK EXHIBIT HALL, IN NAPLES, 15 THOUSAND LIVINGSTON ROAD.

SHOTS WILL BE GIVEN FROM 10AM-6PM.

KEEP IN MIND, ALL OF THESE CLINICS ARE FOR THOSE CONSIDERED HIGH RISK.

THAT INCLUDES PREGNANT WOMEN, CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS FROM SIX MONTHS TO 24 YEARS.

HEALTH CARE AND EMERGENCY WORKERS.

AND PEOPLE 25 THRU 64 WHO HAVE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS. Return to index of stories...


MOVIE POPCORN FAT-VO-WIPE


IT MAY BE DELICIOUS, BUT NEW RESEARCH RELEASED TODAY SHOWS JUST HOW UNHEALTHY MOVIE POPCORN CAN BE!

ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER ORGANIZATION "CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST"-- JUST ONE POPCORN-AND-SODA COMBO CAN MATCH THE CALORIE-AND-SATURATED-FAT COUNT OF THREE MCDONALD'S QUARTER POUNDERS AND 12 PATS OF BUTTER.

RESEARCHERS BLAME THE HIGH SATURATED FAT COUNT ON THE COCONUT OIL USED AT THEATERS. Return to index of stories...


MOVIE POPCORN FAT-SOTVO-WIPE


"Coconut oil is the worst thing movie theaters could be using to pop in because it is so bad for our hearts. It's 90% saturated, lard is 40% saturated."

RESEARCHERS SAY THE BIG PROBLEM IS THAT MOST AMERICANS HAVE *NO* IDEA. HOW MUCH FAT MOVIE THEATER FOOD CONTAINS.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATER OWNERS SAY MANY THEATERS TRIED TO CHANGE TO AIR POPPED POPCORN AFTER A SIMILAR REPORT 15 YEARS AGO.

BUT MOVIE GOERS *QUOTE* MADE THEIR VOICES HEARD. AND WANTED THE

TRADITIONAL POPCORN BACK. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER RED KETTLE-NATVOTOPS-WIPE


nats of bell ringing

TODAY COLLIER COUNTY'S RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN KICKED OFF AT THE WYNDEMERE COUNTRY CLUB IN NAPLES.

THE SALVATION ARMY'S RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN HELPS COLLIER COUNTY FAMILIES IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

YOU'LL SEE FIVE TO SIX HUNDRED BELL RINGERS AT ABOUT 60 LOCATIONS THIS YEAR.

EVERY DOLLAR DONATED WILL GO TO THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER RED KETTLE-SOTVO


outcue: "emergency social services program."

THE COLLIER COUNTY SALVATION ARMY SAYS IT HAS SEEN MORE THAN A 100 PERCENT INCREASE IN FOOD DISTRIBUTION, AND 35 PERCENT MORE FAMILIES REQUESTING HELP THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-ONCAM


FIND OUT WHEN THE LAST EPISODE OF "JOHN AND KATE PLUS 8" WILL AIR.

DUMB CRIMINALS.

NOT ONLY WERE THEY CAUGHT, BUT THEY GAVE POLICE ALL EVIDNENCE THEY NEEDED. Return to index of stories...


PURSE SNATCHING ON TAPE-VOTOPS-WIPE


TONIGHT INCREDIBLE VIDEO.OF A PURSE SNATCHING CAUGHT ON TAPE.

DALLAS POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR TWO SUSPECTS.

YOU CAN SEE ONE OF THE SUSPECTS GRAB THE AN ELDERLY WOMAN'S PURSE IN A HOSPITAL PARKING LOT.SHE THEN FALLS TO THE GROUND THE TWO MEN TAKE OFF.

THE VICTIM SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


ROBBERY ON TAPE-VOTOPS


TWO TEENAGERS ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY IN PENNSYLVANIA WERE CAPTURED, ALONG WITH A CAMERA THEY USED TO RECORD THEIR CRIMES.

THE PAIR ALLEGEDLY BROKE INTO FIVE HOMES, AND TOOK

WRAPPED CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, ELECTRONICS, EVEN FOOD FROM A REFRIGERATOR.

POLICE NABBED THE SUSPECTS AFTER THEY TRIPPED AN ALARM DURING THEIR LAST BREAK IN, AND SOON FOUND THE CAMERA AND FOOTAGE. Return to index of stories...


WILLIAMS PLEA DEAL-VO


THERE'S WORD OF A PLEA DEAL INVOLVING RETIRED NBA STAR JAYSON WILLIAMS.

A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CASE

SAYS WILLIAMS HAS AGREED TO A DEAL THAT WOULD SEND HIM TO PRISON FOR UP TO THREE YEARS.

WILLIAMS CLAIMS HE ACCIDENTALLY SHOT HIS LIMO DRIVER AT HIS NEW

JERSEY ESTATE IN 2002.

HE'S EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY TO AGGRAVATED

ASSAULT IN SUPERIOR COURT TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


ALEXANDRA KERRY DUI-VO


A DAUGHTER OF SENATOR JOHN KERRY'S HAS BEEN ARRESTED, ACCUSED OF DRIVING

UNDER THE INFLUENCE.

POLICE ARRESTED ALEXANDRA KERRY THIS MORNING IN CALIFORNIA.AFTER BEING

STOPPED IN HOLLYWOOD.

THIS IS VIDEO OF ALEXANDRA.SHE POSTED A FIVE-THOUSAND DOLLAR BOND.

KERRY IS THE ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR. Return to index of stories...


JOHN AND KATE LAST SHOW-VO


THE END IS NEAR FOR "JON AND KATE PLUS 8."

TLC ANNOUNCED TODAY THE LAST EPISODE OF THE SPECTACULAR BUT STORMY REALITY SHOW WILL AIR MONDAY NIGHT.

DURING THE FINAL HOUR, JON AND KATE GOSSELIN, THE ESTRANGED PARENTS OF YOUNG TWINS AND SEXTUPLETS, WILL VENTURE ON SEPARATE OUTINGS WITH THE KIDS.

WHEN THE PAIR MADE THEIR SEPARATION OFFICIAL ON A "JON & KATE" EPISODE IN JUNE, IT WAS SEEN BY A REMARKABLE 10 POINT 6 MILLION VIEWERS. Return to index of stories...


SEX POLICY PASSES-COPY


WE HAVE BREAKING NEWS TO REPORT OUT OF COLLIER COUNTY.

THE SCHOOL BOARD JUST VOTED TO PASS THE DISTRICTS REVISED SEX EDUCATION POLICY.

THE REVISED POLICY EXPANDS THE CURRICULUM TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT CONTRACEPTION AND CONSEQUENCES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY. Return to index of stories...


TONIGHT AT 7 O'CLOCK-BNC


A LOCAL CHURCH GROUP TRAVELED TO GREECE.ONLY TO FIND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN OVERCHARGES FROM A LOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY UPON RETURNING HOME.

WE INVESTIGATE ON THE 7 OCLOCK NEWS ON 7. Return to index of stories...


WEATHER TONIGHT-WXGFX


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GOODBYE-3SHOT


4SHOTAD LIB GOODBYE Return to index of stories...