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DIRECTORS PAGE BABCOCK RANCH-POP VO
HEADLINES-SOT PANTHER PROTECTION-RP SPORTS GFX
BREAKING NEWS OPEN-CLUP SOT PANTHER PROTECTION-SOT
COLLIER SEX ED VOTE-BNC TAG PANTHER PROTECTION-RP SPORTS GFX
DEVELOPING STORY OPEN-CLUP PUPPY MILL VIDEO-VO TOP
DIVERS FOUND-SS TOP ANIMAL HOARDING-POP VO WIPE
TOSS MISSING HUNTER-POP SOT ANIMAL HOARDING-SOT VO
PKG MISSING HUNTER-PKG TAG ANIMAL HOARDING-POP
LEE SCHOOLS TURKEY-RP SPORTS GFX TOSS COUNTY EMPLOYEE SPIES-RP SPORTS GFX
SOT LEE SCHOOLS TURKEY-SOT PKG COUNTY EMPLOYEE SPIES-PKG
TAG LEE SCHOOLS TURKEY-RP SPORTS GFX HOSPITALS NO SMOKING FOLO-POP VO
CRIMEBEAT OPEN-CLUP SOT HOSPITALS NO SMOKING FOLO-SOT
TOSS STOLEN CREDIT CARDS-POP TAG HOSPITALS NO SMOKING FOLO-POP
PKG STOLEN CREDIT CARDS-PKG COLLIER SALVATION ARMY-VO TOP WIPE
MENDEZ MURDER TRIAL-RP SPORTS GFX VO WIPE SOT COLLIER SALVATION ARMY-SOT VO
SOT MENDEZ MURDER TRIAL-SOT SPORTS OPEN-CLUP
TAG MENDEZ MURDER TRIAL-RP SPORTS GFX JASON BAY LATEST-ON CAM
LEWD CONDUCT ON BEACH-VO TOP WIPE JASON BAY-VOTOPS
SOT LEWD CONDUCT ON BEACH-SOT VO WIPE TIM LINCECUM-VOTOPS
CHAR CVS ARRESTS-SS TOP FGCU VOLLEYBALL-ON CAM
TRAFFIC OPEN-CLUP FORT MYERS VOLLEYBALL-VOTOPS
IROX THIRD LANE OPEN-SS TOP FORT MYERS REAX-SOTVO
TEASE ONE-ONCAM toss to break-ON CAM
TOSS CAPE TRAVELER COMPLAINTS-TC MON BREAK THREE
PKG CAPE TRAVELER COMPLAINTS-PKG TONIGHT AT 11 TEASE-CLUP
TEASE TWO-OC TONIGHT AT 11-OC
WX OPEN-CLUP WEATHER TONIGHT-WXGFX
WEATHER-NBC STUDIO GOODBYE-3SHOT


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HEADLINES-SOT


MORE DESPERATE BY THE MINUTE.

"we're not going ot leave any stone unturned at this time."

THREE DAYS AND COUNTING IN THE SEARCH OF A MISSING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MAN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EVERGLADES.

CREDIT CARD THEFT!

"It's the first time I've ever had anything stolen on me."

THE SCHEME USED TO STEAL AT DOCTORS OFFICES AND HOSPITALS ACROSS THE AREA.

AND CHEATERS!

"they pulled in the driveway really fast and then they peeled out right behind her and then they took off."

THE ALLEGATIONS OF MISSPENT TAX PAYER MONEY THAT BROUGHT A LATE NIGHT T-V SHOW TO TOWN.

THE ONLY ALL LOCAL NEWS AT SEVEN O'CLOCK STARTS RIGHT NOW. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING NEWS OPEN-CLUP


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COLLIER SEX ED VOTE-BNC


BREAKING NEWS IN COLLIER COUNTY.

A SHORT TIME AGO, THE SCHOOL BOARD VOTED THREE TO TWO TO REVISE THE DISTRICT'S SEX EDUCATION POLICY.

PREVIOUSLY, THE POLICY CENTERED ON THE FLORIDA STATUTE THAT ABSTINENCE IS THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT TEEN PREGNANCY AND S-T-D'S.

BUT THE NEW POLICY INCLUDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND SIDE EFFECTS OF CONTRACEPTION, *AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY. Return to index of stories...


DEVELOPING STORY OPEN-CLUP


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DIVERS FOUND-SS TOP


A DEVELOPING STORY IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.

TWO PREVIOUSLY MISSING DIVERS HAVE BEEN RESCUED.

THE MEN HAD THEIR BOAT ANCHORED ABOUT SIX MILES OFF THE COAST OF SANIBEL.

BUT THE ANCHOR DIDN'T HOLD.

AND WHEN THE MEN CAME TO THE SURFACE, THEIR BOAT WAS GONE.

THE COAST GUARD IS NOW RETURNING THE DIVERS TO THEIR ORIGINAL BOAT.

THE DIVERS REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT. Return to index of stories...


TOSS MISSING HUNTER-POP


UNFORTUNATELY, WE DO NOT HAVE SIMILAR GOOD NEWS ABOUT A NORTH FORT MYERS MAN MISSING IN THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES.

JAMEY MOSCH DISAPEARED IN THE EASTERN COLLIER COUNTY SWAMPS MONDAY AFTERNOON.

NBC2'S ADAM FREEMAN REPORTS HOW SEARCHERS TARGETED A SPECIFIC AREA TODAY TO NO AVAILE. Return to index of stories...


PKG MISSING HUNTER-PKG


RESCUERS REFUSING TO GIVE UP.

Sgt. Bob Brown Collier Co Sheriff's Office: we're not going ot leave any stone unturned at this time

THESE HELICOPTERS SHUTTING DOWN ALLIGATOR ALLEY, SO RESCURERS COULD GET TO A DEEP, WOODED, SWAMPY AREA.

Officer A J Maynard/Florida Fish and Wildlife; "anytime of foot sign, any type of brush sign, or that somebody's been through there"

Sgt. Bob Brown "we're pretty hopeful and that's why we haven't diminished out intensity"

AN AREA JUST NORTH OF I-75 TAKES CENTER STAGE IN THE SEARCH.

WHEN RESCURERS FIND TWO SETS OF FRESH BOOT PRINTS, SIMILIAR TO THE ONES FOUND YESTERDAY.,

WE'RE TOLD THE PRINTS GO AROUND A CANAL & MAY GO IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS SOMEONE TRYING TO WALK TOWARD A ROADWAY.

Sgt. Bob Brown "we've sent three teams in to double check and triple check that same area"

IN THE SEARCH THIS MORNING, RESCURERS ALSO FOUND A PACK OF CIGARETTS, A BRAND JAMEY MOSCH MAY HAVE SMOKED--

ABOUT A HALF MILE FROM WHERE A PIECE OF HIS HUNTING GEAR WAS PREVIOUSLY DISCOVERED.

Sgt. Bob Brown "we believe that he's possibly incompasitated, that's the reason he hasn't returned to his camp"

BUT TONIGHT, FAMILY MEMBERS ARE FORCED TO WALK AWAY FOR ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT THEIR LOVED ONE.

Julie Crawford/ Hunter's Twin Sister: "I don't have anything new to say unfortunately, I don't have any new information right now, just thank you to everybody who is really helping out."

UNSURE OF JUST HOW LONG JAMIE MOSCH CAN SURVIVE IN THIS SWAMP. Return to index of stories...


LEE SCHOOLS TURKEY-RP SPORTS GFX


50-THOUSAND SERVINGS OF TURKEY HAVE BEEN YANKED FROM SCHOOLS IN LEE COUNTY BECAUSE OF CONCERNS ABOUT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

THE COMPANY ASKED SCHOOLS TO PULL THE MEAT JUST HOURS BEFORE COOKS WERE ABOUT 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 WANT SCHOOLS TO SHIP BACK THE MEAT SO THEY CAN CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION.

THE USDA IS LOOKING INTO THE MATTER AS WELL.

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


SOT LEE SCHOOLS TURKEY-SOT


"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." Return to index of stories...


TAG LEE SCHOOLS TURKEY-RP SPORTS GFX


SINCE WE FIRST AIRED THIS STORY ON NBC2 NEWS AT FIVE, WE HAVE GOTTEN SEVERAL CALLS AND E-MAILS FROM PARENTS WHO SAY THEIR CHILDREN ATE THE TURKEY IN QUESTION AT SCHOOL TODAY.

WE ARE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THOSE CLAIMS AND WILL UPDATE YOU AS SOON AS WE GET AN ANSWER. Return to index of stories...


CRIMEBEAT OPEN-CLUP


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TOSS STOLEN CREDIT CARDS-POP


TONIGHT, DEPUTIES SEARCH FOR A WOMAN RESPONSIBLE FOR A STRING OF STOLEN CREDIT CARDS AT DOCTORS OFFICES AND HOSPITALS ACROSS THE AREA.

DETECTIVES SAY THE WOMAN POSES AS AN EMPLOYEE, AND MAKES OFF WITH PEOPLE'S PURSES.

NBC2'S ANNE IMANUEL BRINGS YOU FACE TO FACE WITH THE SO-CALLED NURSE PURSE THIEF. Return to index of stories...


PKG STOLEN CREDIT CARDS-PKG


*NATS*

MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER DOTTIE WHITELEY DOESN'T DARE LEAVE HER DOOR OPEN ANYMORE.

*SOT* Dottie Whitely

"It's the first time I've ever had anything stolen on me."

AND DOTTIE SAYS SURPRISINGLY. IT HAPPENED FAR TOO EASILY.

DETECTIVES SAY THIS WOMAN IS POSING AS A NURSE-- BLENDING IN -- IN MEDICAL SETTINGS, THEN STRIKING.

STEALING WHAT SHE CAN.

*SOT* Dottie

"I think she does have a good scam going because people normally trust-- in the health care field."

THE WOMAN TOOK DOTTIE'S WALLET--

AND HEADED OUT ON A SHOPPING SPREE-- HITTING UP THIS GAS STATION AND THIS PUBLIX.

*SOT* anne standup

"In this case the victim did get her wallet back. It was found in this dumpster at a local Walgreens. But only after the suspect charged a few hundred dollars on her credit cards."

*SOT* Dottie

"I felt violated somebody actually going through and using my name."

THE WOMAN HAS DONE THE SAME THING TO AT LEAST TWO OTHER VICTIMS.

SHE'S SEEN IN THESE PICTURES SHOPPING AT WHAT APPEARS TO BE A DRUGSTORE.

*SOT* Dottie

"She's still out there and that's the sad part." Return to index of stories...


MENDEZ MURDER TRIAL-RP SPORTS GFX VO WIPE


WE HAVE NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOUBLE-MURDER TRIAL FOR JUAN MENDEZ.

PROSECUTORS ACCUSE MENDEZ OF KILLING HIS WIFE AND MOTHER-IN-LAW IN LEHIGH ACRES BACK IN JULY OF 2006.

TODAY, DEFENSE ATTORNEYS STOPPED JUST SHORT OF ASKING FOR A *MISTRIAL.*

LAWYERS FOR MENDEZ GOT UPSET WITH THE TESTIMONY OF THE LAST WITNESS OF THE DAY, WHITNEY MENDEZ CO-WORKER ASHLEY CROUCH.

CROUCH MENTIONED SOMETHING ABOUT MENDEZ' PAST CRIMINAL HISTORY.

THE DEFENSE OBJECTED.--

NOW, THE COURT WILL REMEDY THE SITUATION IN THE MORNING.

MOST OF TODAY'S TESTIMONY FOCUSED ON D-N-A EVIDENCE. Return to index of stories...


SOT MENDEZ MURDER TRIAL-SOT


"for instance a knife, you know there may be a lot of blood on that knife and we're able to obtain a profile but if a male was handling the knife, there may be trace amounts of DNA from sweat, that kind of thing." Return to index of stories...


TAG MENDEZ MURDER TRIAL-RP SPORTS GFX


WITNESSES TESTIFIED THE RESULTS OF THE TESTS SHOW THE D-N-A OF JUAN MENDEZ *COULD BE ON THE FINGERNAILS OF THE VICTIMS, AND THE HANDLE OF THE KNIFE THOUGHT TO BE THE MURDER WEAPON.

BUT THE EXPERTS COULD NOT RULE OUT THE D-N-A DIDN'T BELONG TO MENDEZ' SON OR ANY OTHER MALE RELATIVE BECAUSE OF THE TYPE OF TESTING. Return to index of stories...


LEWD CONDUCT ON BEACH-VO TOP WIPE


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

FOR YEARS, THE COUNTY WORKED 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 WHO BARE IT ALL.

TODAY, DEPUTIES BANNED TWO PEOPLE FROM THE BEACH.

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


SOT LEWD CONDUCT ON BEACH-SOT VO WIPE


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...


CHAR CVS ARRESTS-SS TOP


CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES ACCUSE THESE FIVE PEOPLE OF OF A ROBBERY AT A C-V-S.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THESE FIVE SCHEMED TO ROB A WOMAN OF HER PURSE IN ORDER TO GET PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

DETECTIVES SAY THE GROUP SET UP A DRUG DEAL WITH THE SO-CALLED VICTIM AND INSTEAD ROBBED HER.

TWO OF THE SUSPECTS ARE JUVENILES.

MORE CHARGES ARE PENDING. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC OPEN-CLUP


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IROX THIRD LANE OPEN-SS TOP


EYE 75 NORTHBOUND WILL HAVE A THIRD LANE OPEN BETWEEN COLONIAL BOULEVARD AND GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY BY TOMORROW NIGHT.

IT'S PART OF THE INTERSTATE WIDENING PROJECT KNOWN AS I-ROX.

THE STRETCH RUNS FOR 30 MILES. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-ONCAM


TONIGHT, A CHURCH GROUP CLAIMS A SUPPOSEDLY SPIRITUAL TRIP TURNED INTO A NIGHTMARE.

you forgive them, but it's a sense of what is right what is true and what is good.

WHAT THEY BLAME FOR A MAJOR MIXUP. Return to index of stories...


TOSS CAPE TRAVELER COMPLAINTS-TC MON


TONIGHT, A SUPPOSEDLY CALM AND SPIRITUAL TRIP TO GREECE TURNS INTO MAJOR HEADACHES FOR A LOCAL CHURCH GROUP.

MEMBERS CLAIM THEY GOT CHARGED HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN EXTRA EXPENSES.

NBC2'S KELLY CRESWELL GETS TO THE BOTTOM OF IT. Return to index of stories...


PKG CAPE TRAVELER COMPLAINTS-PKG


AN 11 DAY TRIP TO GREECE INCLUDING RELIGIOUS TOURS WAS ON THE TRAVEL ITINERARY FOR A GROUP OF 20 ST. ANDREWS CHURCH MEMBERS.

EACH PAID ABOUT 2900 TO PINE ISLAND TRAVEL AGENCY AND EVERYTHING WAS SET TO GO.

BUT THEN A LAST MINUTE EXPENSE OF 220-DOLLARS POPPED UP BECAUSE OF A FLIGHT CHANGE.

we decided to go through our insurance to see if we could get all that back and low and behold we don't have insurance.

WHEN LYDIA PROSPERO CALLED THE INSURANCE COMPANY, SHE FOUND OUT PINE ISLAND TRAVEL GAVE HER AN INVALID INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.

SHE SAYS THEY ALSO PAID FOR MEALS THEY NEVER ATE AND SOME MEMBERS WERE DOUBLE CHARGED FOR SERVICES.

when some church members didn't get a response over the phone, they went down to the agency on cape coral parkway to try to talk to someone face to face, but when they got here, this sign was on the front door.

NATS OF KNOCKING

THE BUSINESS IS NOW CLOSED.SO WE TRIED CONTACTING THE OWNER OF THE AGENCY AT HER HOUSE, BUT NO ONE WAS AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT.

NATS OF WRITING TO BBB

JEAN GEBHARDT, AN 81 YEAR OLD WIDOW FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU TODAY BECAUSE SHE CLAIMS THE COMPANY OWES HER NEARLY 1000 DOLLARS.

they double charged me on the limo. God only knows what else they charged me on cause I took it in faith and wrote the checks.

MEMBERS SAY THEY WERE EACH OVER CHARGED HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS.AND THEY AREN'T GETTING ANY RESPONSE FROM THE COMPANY.

the doors are closed now, it's dark and its closed.

TONIGHT THE THE PRIEST IS SPEAKING OUT BECAUSE HE HOPES THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE

you forgive them, but it's a sense of what is right what is true and what is good.

IN CC, KC, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-OC


A LOCAL COUNTY EMPLOYEE NOW FACES ACCUSATIONS OF USING TAX PAYER RESOURCES TO SPY ON HIS WIFE WHILE HE'S GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE!

TONIGHT, HOW EVEN THE SHOW 'CHEATERS' GOT INVOLVED.

AND WHY THE EMPLOYEE WILL LOSE HIS JOB FOR A TOTALLY DIFFERENT REASON. Return to index of stories...


WX OPEN-CLUP


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WEATHER-NBC STUDIO


TRACKING NICE WEATHER TOMORROW

The past few days have been very nice across southwest Florida and we will continue to see nice weather on Friday. High pressure building across the eastern half of the country is in control of our weather and will bring us light winds, party cloudy skies, and warm temperatures tomorrow. The air over south Florida has gradually become a little more humid this week and that has helped fog to develop at night. This will likely happen again tomorrow and you should expect areas of fog along I-75 for your morning commute. Around 8:30 - 9:00 the fog should begin to burn off and we will end up with a nice, warm afternoon. Daytime highs will warm to the low 80's on Friday and the rain chance is very low once again.

This weekend we are expecting to track an area of low pressure moving across the northern Gulf Coast states. The low will move east of Florida on Monday and should drag a front across the area on Sunday. This would give us a chance of showers for the weekend. Right now, I don't think this 'rain' forecast is too much to worry about. The bulk of Saturday should be fine and the showers that develop on Sunday will likely be very isolated. Return to index of stories...


BABCOCK RANCH-POP VO


PLANS NOW MOVE FORWARD FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF NEW DEVELOPMENT ON BABCOCK RANCH.

TODAY, THE REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL NARROWLY VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PLAN.

THE DEVELOPER, KITSON AND PARTNERS, HOPES TO START THE FIRST PHASE BY LATE NEXT YEAR.

IT WILL INCLUDE A TOWN CENTER, 25-HUNDRED RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND OFFICE SPACE.

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


PANTHER PROTECTION-RP SPORTS GFX


TODAY, LOCAL ENVIRONMENTALISTS ANNOUNCED A NEW STRATEGY TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED FLORIDA PANTHER.

THE SIERRA CLUB WANTS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROTECT PANTHER HABITATS. Return to index of stories...


SOT PANTHER PROTECTION-SOT


.we need to protect their habitat and we need to expand it." Return to index of stories...


TAG PANTHER PROTECTION-RP SPORTS GFX


VEHICLES HAVE STRUCK AND KILLED 12 PANTHERS SO FAR THIS YEAR.

CONSERVATION EXPERTS ESTIMATE ONLY ABOUT 120 FLORIDA PANTHERS ARE LEFT IN THE WILD. Return to index of stories...


PUPPY MILL VIDEO-VO TOP


WE HAVE BRAND NEW INFORMATION ON THE BUST OF A PUPPY MILL IN LEHIGH ACRES.

ALL OF THE 25 DOGS RESCUED HAVE NOW BEEN ADOPTED.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS FOUND THE DOGS AND SEVERAL CATS FILTHY, AND LIVING IN DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS IN A SMALL WOODEN SHED WITH NO VENTILATION.

THE OWNERS IN THIS CASE DID NOT GET CHARGED SO THE ANIMALS COULD IMMEDIATELY BE ADOPTED. Return to index of stories...


ANIMAL HOARDING-POP VO WIPE


LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES CALLS ANIMAL HOARDING A GROWING PROBLEM.

MORE AND MORE ANIMALS NOW COME 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.

IT CAN INCLUDE ANIMALS.

ANIMAL SERVICES RESPONDED TO ABOUT 20 HOARDING CASES THIS YEAR.

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


SOT ANIMAL HOARDING-SOT VO


"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." Return to index of stories...


TAG ANIMAL HOARDING-POP


ANIMAL SERVICES STRONGLY SUGGESTS YOU CALL THE COUNTY IF YOU THINK SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS HOARDING ANIMALS. Return to index of stories...


TOSS COUNTY EMPLOYEE SPIES-RP SPORTS GFX


TONIGHT, A CHARLOTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEE FACES ACCUSATIONS OF FORCING HIS EMPLOYEES TO SPY ON HIS WIFE WHILE GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE.

AND NBC2'S MEAGHAN SMITH REPORTS HOW THE SHOW CHEATERS EVEN GOT INVOLVED. Return to index of stories...


PKG COUNTY EMPLOYEE SPIES-PKG


VERY HARSH AND

VERY PERSONAL ACCUSATIONS AGAINST A CHARLOTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEE.

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

HERE'S THE LETTER THAT SPARKED THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE 24 YEAR-VETERAN, WHO WORKS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXTENSION SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

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

THE LETTER- SIGNED BY HIS EMPLOYEES-

CLAIMS THAT DONNY BERNHAGEN USED A COUNTY SYSTEM TO TRACK HIS WIFE, INCLUDING HER FINANCES AND WHEREABOUTS.

THEN, IT GOES ON TO SAY THAT BERNHAGEN USED HIS QUOTE- POSITION OF AUTHORITY TO HAVE 2 OF HIS EMPLOYEES CHECK UP ON HIS WIFE.

according to the letter filed by the employees, some of them accuse bernhagen of forcing them to follow his wife around town to see if she's at work or the doctor's office.

THE COUNTY SAYS THEY CONDUCTED A THROUGH INVESTIGATION, BUT NEVER FOUND ANY EVIDENCE TO PROVE THOSE CLAIMS TRUE-

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

we took disciplinary action and he had 2 days off without pay.

NO ONE ANSWERED THE DOOR AT HIS PORT CHARLOTTE HOME,

BUT BERNHAGEN'S NEIGHBORS SAY THEY SEE HIM ALL THE TIME.

i would always see him coming home in his county truck and he'll stay there for all hours of the day.

OUT OF FEAR OF RETALIATION-

THIS NEIGHBOR DOESN'T WANT TO BE IDENTIFIED.

BUT SHE SAYS WHILE THE COUPLE WAS GOING THROUGH THEIR DIVORCE,

BERNHAGEN CALLED THE SHOW CHEATERS, AND THEY SHOWED UP-

they pulled in the driveway really fast and then they peeled out right behind her and then they took off.

COME THE END OF DECEMBER-

BERNHAGEN WILL NO LONGER BE A CHARLOTTE COUNTY EMPLOYEE.

HIS POSITION WILL BE ELIMINATED DUE TO DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION.

he's an honest employee, hard-working employee.

IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY, MEAGHAN SMITH, NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


HOSPITALS NO SMOKING FOLO-POP VO


TONIGHT, A NEW TOBACCO BAN MAKES 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.

A PATIENT LEFT THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HEADED STRAIGHT FOR A NEARBY PARK TO SMOKE.

AND THE HOSPITALS ALSO BAN EMPLOYEES FROM TAKING SMOKE BREAKS WHILE ON THE CLOCK. Return to index of stories...


SOT HOSPITALS NO SMOKING FOLO-SOT


"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." Return to index of stories...


TAG HOSPITALS NO SMOKING FOLO-POP


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...


COLLIER SALVATION ARMY-VO TOP WIPE


TODAY, THE SALVATION ARMY OF COLLIER COUNTY KICKS OFF ITS RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN.

ORGANIZERS STARTED THE CAMPAIGN AT THE WYNDEMERE COUNTRY CLUB IN NAPLES.

EXPECT TO SEE FIVE TO SIX HUNDRED BELL RINGERS AT ABOUT 60 LOCATIONS THIS YEAR.

EVERY DOLLAR DONATED WILL GO TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN COLLIER COUNTY. Return to index of stories...


SOT COLLIER SALVATION ARMY-SOT VO


.emergency social services program."

THE SALVATION ARMY REPORTS A 100 PERCENT INCREASE IN FOOD DISTRIBUTION, AND 35 PERCENT MORE FAMILIES REQUESTING HELP THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLUP


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JASON BAY LATEST-ON CAM


THE BOSTON RED SOX HAVE UNTIL 12-01 AM TONIGHT TO EXCLUSIVELY NEGOTIATE WITH FREE AGENT OUTFIELDER JASON BAY ON A NEW CONTRACT. IF THE SOX ARE GOING TO SIGN HIM.THEY'LL NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR INITIAL OFFER. Return to index of stories...


JASON BAY-VOTOPS


ACCORDING TO S-I DOT COM.

BAY HAS REJECTED THE RED SOX INITIAL OFFER OF A 4 YEAR DEAL THAT WOULD PAY THE OUTFIELDER A REPORTED 60 MILLION DOLLARS.

THIS PAST SEASON.BAY..

IF HE'S NOT SIGNED BY 12-01.THEN HE BECOMES AN UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENT.

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TIM LINCECUM-VOTOPS


FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT SEASON.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS STARTING PITCHER TIM LINCECUM WINS THE CY YOUNG AWARD.GIVEN ANNUALLY TO THE BEST PITCHER IN THE LEAGUE.

LINCECUM STRUCK OUT A LEAGUE LEADING 261 BATTERS THIS PAST SEASON.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS PITCHERS CRIS CARPENTER AND ADAM WAIN-WRIGHT FINISHED 2ND AND 3RD. Return to index of stories...


FGCU VOLLEYBALL-ON CAM


ALICO ARENA IS HOSTING THE ATLANTIC SUN CONFERENCE'S WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT. THE HOST AND 3RD SEEDED EAGLES PLAY CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY AT 7-30. THE WINNER OF THE 6-TEAM TOURNAMENT GETS THE AUTOMATIC BID TO THE N-C-A-A DIVISION ONE TOURNAMENT. Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS VOLLEYBALL-VOTOPS


THANKS TO WINS IN EACH OF THE FIRST THREE ROUNDS.THE FORT MYERS HIGH VOLLEYBALL TEAM IS JUST TWO MORE WINS FROM CAPTURING A STATE TITLE.

THE GREEN WAVE ARE ONE OF THE FOUR SCHOOLS IN THE CLASS 4-A STATE SEMIFINALS TAKEN PLACE IN LAKELAND TOMORROW.

FORT MYERS WAS A RUNNER-UP IN 2006. BUT NONE OF THE GIRLS ON THE CURRENT TEAM PLAYED ON THAT SQUAD. SO THIS TRIP TO LAKELAND IS THEIR FIRST.

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FORT MYERS REAX-SOTVO


KAITLIN HOLM WENT TO SCHOOL AT E-C-S HER FIRST THREE YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL. WINNING TWO STATE TITLES WITH THEM AND MAKING THREE TRIPS TO THE FINAL FOUR. Return to index of stories...


toss to break-ON CAM


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BREAK THREE


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TONIGHT AT 11 TEASE-CLUP


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TONIGHT AT 11-OC


NEW AT 11 ON 7--

THE COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PASSES A NEW SEX EDUCATION POLICY.

THE CONTROVERSIAL MEASURE NOW INCLUDES INFORMATION ON CONTRACEPTION.

NEW AT 11 WE'RE GETTING REACTION ON BOTH SIDES.

THAT'S AFTER GREY'S ANATOMY AND PRIVATE PRACTICE. Return to index of stories...


WEATHER TONIGHT-WXGFX


JIM REIF AD LIB WX Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE-3SHOT


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