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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ1 NAPLES BEACH PARKING-VOTOPS
HEADLINES WX TEASE-WXWALL
HL) DEPUTY CHILD PORN-VOTOPS REMNANTS OF ISAAC-VO
HL1) FMPD INTERNAL REPORT-VOTOPS JP STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP
HL2) CAPE 711-SOTVO WEATHER-PWC
HL3) FMB ALCOHOL-VOTOPS FMB ALCOHOL ORDINANCE PASSES-TCMON
SHOW OPEN-CLIP FMB ALCOHOL ORDINANCE PASSES-PKG
CHARLOTTE DEPUTY CHILD PORN FOLO-SS-VO WIPE NAPLES BEACH PARKING CHANGES-VO WIPE
CHARLOTTE DEPUTY CHILD PORN FOLO-SOT-SS NAPLES BEACH PARKING CHANGES-(2)SOT VO
FMPD INTERNAL REPORT-OC-VO-OC COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP
FMPD INTERNAL REPORT-PKG TEASE TWO-POP
YVYV 2012 OPEN-CLIP TZ2 SPORTS-VO
DNC LIVE LOOK-SATLIVEorVO-2SHOT WORLD NEWS TEASE-BLK-SOT
DNC DAY 2-VO-WIPE TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
DNC DAY 2-SOTVO TONIGHT AT 7 O'CLOCK
DNC TONIGHT ON ABC7-CGTOPS TZ 7 1) PINE ISLAND WIDENING-VO-WIPE
CRIST AT DNC-VO WIPE TZ 7 2) MEDFLIGHT RESPONSE-VOTOPS
CRIST AT DNC-SOT VO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
FM BANK OF AMERICA ROBBERY-(3)SS-VO US OPEN-POPMON
CAPE 711 CONTROVERSY-VO IN TCMON US OPEN-VOTOPS
CAPE 711 CONTROVERSY-PKG FEDEX CUP-VOTOPS
CAPE RV PARK-VO FEDEX CUP-SOTTOPS
PUNTA GORDA ANIMAL ORDINANCE-VO WIPE MIAMI HURRICANES-POPMON
PUNTA GORDA ANIMAL ORDINANCE-SOTVO MIAMI HURRICANES-VOTOPS
LEE COUNTY BEAR SIGHTING-VO MIAMI HURRICANES-SOTTOPS
NUISANCE GATORS-VO MIAMI DOLPHINS-VOTOPS
NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP MIAMI DOLPHINS-SOTVO
TEASE ONE EVERBLADES-VOTOPS
TZ1 FMB ALCOHOL ORDINANCE-SOTTOPS-VO GOODBYE-4SHOT


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HEADLINES


FROM A BADGE TO A JAIL CELL --

A FORMER SHERIFF'S DEPUTY WILL SOON LEARN HIS FATE AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO HAVING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA BREAKING THE RULES.

SEE THE VIDEO THAT LED TO A FORT MYERS POLICE OFFICER'S PUNISHMENT.

-developer-"if a 711 or convenience store doesn't belong here it belongs no where in our city."

FRUSTRATIONS BOILING OVER --

PEOPLE ARE FIRED UP AND TICKED OFF ABOUT A NEW CONVEINIENCE STORE GOING UP IN THE CAPE.

WE FOUND OUT WHY.

AND MANY BARS GET THE APPROVAL THEY'VE BEEN

WAITING FOR -- TO SERVE ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ON THE SAND ON THE BEACH.

WHAT THAT WILL MEAN.

ABC-7 NEWS AT SIX STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


HL) DEPUTY CHILD PORN-VOTOPS


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HL1) FMPD INTERNAL REPORT-VOTOPS


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HL2) CAPE 711-SOTVO


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HL3) FMB ALCOHOL-VOTOPS


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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CHARLOTTE DEPUTY CHILD PORN FOLO-SS-VO WIPE


NEW TONIGHT AT SIX--

A FORMER CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S SERGEANT ADMITS HE LIVED A DOUBLE LIFE AND PLEADS GUILTY TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES.

KEN BARTON RESIGNED HIS BADGE BACK IN 2007 AFTER HE WAS ACCUSED OF MOLESTING A TEENAGE GIRL.

TODAY HE APPEARED IN COURT AND ADMITTED TO THE JUDGE THAT HE "KNOWLINGLY DOWNLOADED" AT LEAST A DOZEN IMAGES ON HIS COMPUTER OF YOUNG CHILDREN ENGAGED IN SEXUAL ACTIVITIES.

PROSECUTORS SAY BARTONS COMPUTER HAD MORE THAN 100 VIDEOS -- SOME INVOLVING CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS THREE.

BUT HIS PLEA IS BASED ONLY ON TWELVE VIDEOS FOUND ON THE COMPUTER HIDDEN IN A BEDROOM CLOSET. Return to index of stories...


CHARLOTTE DEPUTY CHILD PORN FOLO-SOT-SS


"There may be truth to it. We don't know and in the discovery it's not apparent. The issue will be twelve videos."

BARTON FACES A MAXIMUM 10 YEARS IN PRISON AND A 250-THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE.

THE 62 YEAR OLD WILL ALSO BE REGISTERED AS A SEX OFFENDER.

HE WON'T BE SENTENCED FOR ANOTHER FEW WEEKS. Return to index of stories...


FMPD INTERNAL REPORT-OC-VO-OC


A FORT MYERS POLICE OFFICER IS FACING CRITICISM TONIGHT AFTER SOMEONE COMPLAINED

SHE WAS RUDE AND GAVE FALSE INFORMATION.

THE OFFICER IS IN COUNSELING AFTER AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION.

ABC 7's MEAGHAN SMITH HAS THE INTERNAL REPORT--

INCLUDING THE VIDEO OF THE SARCASTIC STOP -- Return to index of stories...


FMPD INTERNAL REPORT-PKG


THIS 17 MINUTE CLIP-

SHOWS A FORT MYERS POLICE OFFICER REPORTEDLY BREAKING RULES.

1:34 "license and registration"

THE TRAFFIC STOP DATES BACK TO LATE MAY.

THE THOMPSON FAMILY IS SEEN HERE, LEAVING THE FORUM OFF OF COLONIAL BOULEVARD-

YOU CAN SEE THEIR TRUCK MAKING A RIGHT ON RED,

WHICH OFFICER IOULIA ZOUEVA STOPS THEM FOR.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT-

THE THOMPSONS SAY WAS RUDE AND INAPPROPRIATE.

AT THE FORUM-

OFFICER ZOUEVA REPORTED THAT THERE ARE SIGNS STATING NO RIGHT ON RED-

EVEN THOUGH THE COUNTY REMOVED THEM IN EARLY APRIL.

17:56 "when my husband told her that we did not see any and we were sorry if we missed them- that we had recently moved to the area from naples."

THAT'S WHEN JULIA THOMPSON SAYS THE OFFICER BECAME SARCASTIC-

QUESTIONING WHETHER THERE WERE RED LIGHTS IN NAPLES.

1:42 "they don't have red lights in naples?"

OFFICER ZOUEVA WROTE THE DRIVER A TICKET FOR NOT CHANGING HIS ADDRESS.

1:55 " when did you move?" " about 3 weeks ago." " you only have 10 days to change your address."

OFFICER ZOUEVA TOLD THE THOMPSONS THE TICKET WOULD ONLY BE TEN DOLLARS.

16:34 "it's a 10 dollar ticket because you didn't do it, but it's better than 200, right?"

WHEN THE THOMPSONS WENT TO PAY IT-

THEY LEARNED IT WAS OVER 100-DOLLARS AND THEY CALLED THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT, ANGRY.

19:00 "she misrepresented the price of the ticket- she was a smart alec to my husband."

THE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHED AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION-

AND FOUND THE OFFICER HAD VIOLATED RULES OF CONDUCT AND PROCEDURE.

IN THE END-

OFFICER ZOUEVA RECEIVED COUNSELING AND A POLICY REVIEW.

20:05 "i believe that they did a good job of handling it." Return to index of stories...


YVYV 2012 OPEN-CLIP


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DNC LIVE LOOK-SATLIVEorVO-2SHOT


EVEN BEFORE HE SPEAKS --

TENS OF OBAMA SUPPORTERS WILL BE DISAPPOINTED.

JUST LIKE REPUBLICANS LAST WEEK --

DEMOCRATS ARE NOW SCRAMBLING TO RE-GROUP BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER.

THE THREAT OF SEVERE STORMS FORCED PRESIDENT OBAMA TO CANCEL THURSDAY'S LARGE OUTDOOR SPEECH AND MOVE IT INDOORS TO A MUCH SMALLER ARENA.

REPUBLICANS -- WHO CANCELED THE FIRST DAY OF THEIR OWN CONVENTION BECAUSE OF ISAAC -- ARE SUGGESTING DEMOCRATS HAD TROUBLE FILLING THE SEATS AT THE BIG OUTDOOR STADIUM.

BUT DEMOCRATS SAY MORE THAN 65-THOUSAND PEOPLE SIGNED UP TO ATTEND -- AND NOW THOSE PEOPLE CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED BECAUSE OF THE SMALLER VENUE. Return to index of stories...


DNC DAY 2-VO-WIPE


THE THEME OF THE DEMOCRACTIC CONVENTION IS "FORWARD" --

BUT DEMOCRATS ARE LOOKING TO THE PAST AND HOPING SOME OF *FORMER* PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON'S POPULARITY WILL RUB OFF ON PRESIDENT OBAMA.

CLINTON IS GETTING READY TO DELIVER A SPEECH TONIGHT AHEAD OF BARACK OBAMA AND JOE BIDEN BEING FORMALLY NOMINATED FOR A SECOND TERM TOMORROW NIGHT.

SOME REPUBLICANS THINK CLINTON WAS A RISKY CHOICE BECAUSE VOTERS MIGHT WISH HE WERE PRESIDENT AGAIN.

BUT CHICAGO MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL -- WHO HAS WORKED FOR BOTH PRESIDENTS -- SAYS CLINTON CAN DO NOTHING BUT HELP. Return to index of stories...


DNC DAY 2-SOTVO


SOT/RAHM EMANUEL:That is ridiculous.

A former president who is very popular, who will talk and explain about the policies and the parallel tracks that the two presidents have had on investment in education, investing in research and development, alternative energy and green energy and a responsible way of balancing the budget.

CLINTON IS THE LAST PRESIDENT TO PRESIDE OVER SUSTAINED ECONOMIC GROWTH.

FOLLOWING HIS ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION --

PRESIDENT OBAMA TRAVELS TO SAINT PETERSBURG TO ATTEND SEVERAL CAMPAIGN EVENTS ON FRIDAY. Return to index of stories...


DNC TONIGHT ON ABC7-CGTOPS


YOU CAN WATCH THE CONVENTION TONIGHT RIGHT HERE ON ABC7 STARTING AT 10 P-M.

SOME OTHERS WHO WILL SPEAK TONIGHT AHEAD OF CLINTON INCLUDE--

EMANUEL CLEAVER THE SECOND, CHAIR OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS AND MISSOURI REPRESENTATIVE.

CECILE RICHARDS, PRESIDENT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD.

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CRIST AT DNC-VO WIPE


FORMER FLORIDA GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST IS GETTING READY TO HIT THE POLITICAL SCENE ONCE AGAIN.

TOMORROW NIGHT DURING PRIMETIME -- HE WILL TAKE THIS STAGE IN CHARLOTTE AND DO SOMETHING THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN UNTHINKABLE FOR HIM 4-YEARS AGO--

ENDORSE A DEMOCRAT FOR PRESIDENT.

CRIST HAS BEEN OUT OF POLITICS SINCE LOSING HIS BID FOR U-S SENATE TWO YEARS AGO.

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CRIST AT DNC-SOT VO


:00:59:03

Oliver: "Governor Crist, what do you say to people who say this all political ambition, you're setting yourself up for a future run potentially as a Democratic candidate for Florida's Governor?"

Crist: "It's all about the future of Florida and the future of our country. and it's very important." 17

CRIST IS CURRENTLY PRACTICING LAW WITH THE MEGA-FIRM MORGAN AND MORGAN --

WHICH IS A BIG DONOR TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. Return to index of stories...


FM BANK OF AMERICA ROBBERY-(3)SS-VO


A MAN IS ON THE RUN TONIGHT AFTER A BANK ROBBERY IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.

IT HAPPENED AT THE BANK OF AMERICA ON WHISKEY CREEK DRIVE

AND COLLEGE PARKWAY RIGHT BEFORE 11-30 THIS MORNING.

TAKE A LOOK AT THESE SURVEILLANCE PICTURES FROM INSIDE.

YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP.

THIS IS THE MAN POLICE SAY GOT AWAY WITH THE STOLEN MONEY.

WITNESSES SAY HE LEFT THE BANK IN AN OLDER 2-DOOR SILVER OR GOLD CAR.

THE ROBBRY KEPT THE BANK CLOSED AND OFFICERS BUSY FOR ABOUT THREE HOURS TODAY.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION -- CALL CRIMESTOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


CAPE 711 CONTROVERSY-VO IN TCMON


NOT SO "CONVENIENT."

RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE SOUTHWEST CAPE ARE UPSET OVER THE DECISION TO *ALLOW A 7-11 CONVENIENCE STORE AND GAS STATION TO BE BUILT NEAR THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD.

TODAY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION *APPROVED A SPECIAL EXCEPTION, PAVING THE WAY FOR THE CONTROVERSIAL PROJECT.

ABC 7'S ALEX BOYER HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


CAPE 711 CONTROVERSY-PKG


Frustrated and defeated -

Cape coral residents - like michael neves - vent to one another outside council chambers.

-michael neves/cape coral-"I don't expect a gas station at the entrance to my development."

But that's exactly what he's getting.

-patti martin/P&Z Chair-"this is a really tough case."

The cape coral planning and zoning commission voted 4 to 3 in favor of allowing a 711 convenience store and gas station to be built on the northwest corner of skyline blvd and cape coral parkway.

-dan creighton/ developer-"we prevailed thank goodness."

The special exception granted by the P&Z, allows for a 711 to be built on the.63-acre site. The 2,940 square foot convenience store includes a gas canopy with four pumps.

The developer claims the 711 will bring jobs and much-needed commercial development to the city.

-dan creighton/developer-"if a 711 or convenience store doesn't belong here it doesn't belong no where in the city."

But opponents are worried the 711 will increase traffic, noise and crime in the area.

-michael neves/cape coral-"not in my backyard yeah."

Former cape councilwoman and longtime resident - dolores bertolini supports commercial development but says the city should be more selective over who builds what, where.

-dolores bertolini/cape coral-"times are very bad but don't just go for any projects because times are bad." Return to index of stories...


CAPE RV PARK-VO


PLANS TO BUILD AN R-V RESORT IN THE NORTH CAPE ARE MOVING FORWARD.

TODAY THE CAPE CORAL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO CHANGE THE LAND USE REGULATION FOR PROPERTY WEST OF BURNT STORE ROAD.

THE LAND WILL BE CHANGED FROM RESIDENTIAL AND PUBLIC BUILDING TO MIXED USE.

DOING THAT PAVES THE WAY FOR THE R-V RESORT. Return to index of stories...


PUNTA GORDA ANIMAL ORDINANCE-VO WIPE


IN PUNTA GORDA -- NEW RULES ARE HELPING CONTROL AGGRESSIVE DOGS.

THE CITY RECEIVED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT OUT OF CONTROL CANINES AT THE PARK.

THERE WAS ONLY A LIST OF REGULATIONS AT THE PARK, TODAY THE COUNCIL CHANGED ITS OFFICIAL CITY CODE TO OUTLINE WHAT THE RULES ARE.

THE NEW ORDINANCE ALSO GIVES LAW ENFORCEMENT THE POWER TO ISSUE TICKETS TO DOG OWNERS WHO VIOLATE THE RULES.

ABC-7 CAUGHT UP WITH ONE FREQUENT DOG PARK VISITOR WHO SAYS SHE'S HAPPY OWNERS WILL BE HELD MORE ACCOUNTABLE.

JUST TWO MONTHS AGO, AN AGGRESSIVE DOG ATTACKED HER TERRIER. Return to index of stories...


PUNTA GORDA ANIMAL ORDINANCE-SOTVO


"I think it's a wonderful idea. It'll keep a lot of the aggressive dogs out of the dog park and keep everyone else happy so we can relax and enjoy the day."

THE COUNCIL IS ALSO LOOKING INTO UPDATING THE ORDINANCES RELATED TO KEEPING EXOTIC OR WILD ANIMALS AS PETS. Return to index of stories...


LEE COUNTY BEAR SIGHTING-VO


SOMEONE SPOTTED ANOTHER BEAR IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --

THIS TIME IN LEE COUNTY.

THIS IS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO OF A BEAR NEAR GUNNERY AND STATE ROAD 82 EARLY THIS MORNING.

F-W-C SAYS ALTHOUGH BEARS IN OUR AREA DON'T HIBERNATE --

THEY STILL PREPARE.

THE RECENT SPIKE IN BEAR SIGHTINGS IS COMMON AS THEY GO ON A HEIGHTENED SEARCH FOR FOOD. Return to index of stories...


NUISANCE GATORS-VO


THEY'RE PART OF LIFE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA--

NOW -- THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

COMMISSION WANTS *MORE PEOPLE ON HAND TO TRAP NUISANCE GATORS.

IT'S PART OF A PLAN JUST OUT TODAY.

THE MOVE WOULD STABILIZE RESPONSE TIMES DURING

*ALL PERIODS OF THE YEAR.

BUT SOME IN THE TRAPPER BUSINESS DON'T LIKE THIS.

SOME ARE WORRIED ABOUT MAKING A LIVING ON A SMALLER WORKLOAD.

THE NUISANCE PROGRAM TAKES ABOUT 13-THOUSAND CALLS PER YEAR. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE


the sooner we get it in the sooner we can start selling some alcohol on the beach

BOTTOMS UP ON THE BEACH!

AFTER MONTHS OF DEBATE --

MORE BARS WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY TO SERVE ALCOHOL ON THE SHORE.

TONIGHT WE HEAR FROM THOSE WHO ARE APPEALING THE NEW VOTE.

WHAT'S ONE OF THE MOST DREADED PARTS ABOUT GOING TO THE BEACH??? -- PARKING!

SOON THERE'S ABOUT TO BE A NEW WAY TO PAY TO PARK AT THE BEACH IN NAPLES. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 FMB ALCOHOL ORDINANCE-SOTTOPS-VO


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TZ1 NAPLES BEACH PARKING-VOTOPS


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WX TEASE-WXWALL


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


REMNANTS OF ISAAC-VO


BELIEVE IT OR NOT -- PARTS OF THE COUNTRY ARE STILL

FEELING THE REMNANTS OF HURRICANE ISAAC.

THIS DRAMATIC VIDEO WAS SHOT LAST NIGHT IN CHERRY HILL,

NEW JERSEY DURING THE HEIGHT OF A STORM --

SPAWNED FROM ISAAC.

THE NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER GIVES THE DISTURBANCE

A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF BECOMING A TROPICAL DEPRESSION OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS.

IF IT DOES DEVELOP -- IT PROBABLY WOULD GET A NEW NAME --

BUT THAT'S A MATTER FOR THE HURRICANE CENTER TO DECIDE. Return to index of stories...


JP STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


Seems like we've had plenty of days this summer to talk about the influence of southwest winds on our side of Florida. The normal summer pattern starts with an easterly wind during the morning and the onshore winds in the afternoon. When we get southwest winds setting up for the full day that usually means showers in the morning, midday, and afternoon. For the next two days that will be the forecast….a chance for "on and off" showers at any daypart. High temperatures will continue to hit 90 degrees and overnight lows will be in the mid and upper 70's.

In the Atlantic we are still tracking Hurricane Leslie and Tropical Storm Michael. Neither storm is a threat to Florida.

In the Gulf of Mexico we have an interesting weather feature developing. The remnant low pressure area which was once Hurricane Isaac is moving back into the Gulf. Over the next few days we will have to watch this closely. If the system moves closer to Florida this weekend we could see a noticeable increase in rain by Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Early heads up …. There could certainly be more rain to track this weekend. Return to index of stories...


FMB ALCOHOL ORDINANCE PASSES-TCMON


IT'S BEEN LESS THAN 24-HOURS SINCE FORT MYERS BEACH LEADERS PASSED A LAW, ALLOWING BUSINESSES TO SERVE ALCOHOL ON THE BEACH.

WHILE SEVERAL BEACHFRONT BARS AND RESTAURANTS ARE MAKING PLANS-- THOSE WHO OPPOSE THE NEW LAW--

SAY THEIR FIGHT IS NOT OVER.

ABC 7'S LAUREN DISPIRITO REPORTS ON BOTH SIDES. Return to index of stories...


FMB ALCOHOL ORDINANCE PASSES-PKG


it's just fun in the sun, in the sand, you have the tropical drink, it's great

DURING HER NEXT VISIT FROM BOSTON, TERESA MALAMPHY MAY BE ABLE TO TAKE THAT DRINK ON THE SAND.

Nats 1628 Neal "we could either go"

JUNKANOO'S NEAL VAN VLIET IS ONE OF A HANDFUL OF FORT MYERS BEACH BUSINESSES OWNERS WHO PLANS TO APPLY FOR COP--

OR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISE.

UNDER THE LAW COUNCIL PASSED LAST NIGHT-- DOWNTOWN BARS, AND SOME ESTABLISHMENTS FURTHER SOUTH, HAVE SIX-MONTHS TO GET THE PERMIT THEY NEED TO SERVE ALCHOLIC DRINKS IN THE SAND.

we're responsible for the people out drinking in the area so whatevers easiest for us security wise that's the option they'll take

EARLY THIS MORNING, MANAGERS AT NEMO'S ON THE BEACH DOWNLOADED THE PAPERWORK TO APPLY.

the sooner we get it in the sooner we can start selling some alcohol on the beach

SOME PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON THE BEACH SAY THEY'RE STILL HOPING FOR NEVER.

TRACEY GORE SAYS SHE PLANS TO APPEAL COUNCIL'S VOTE.

the fact that it's not the will of the citizens of this island is a huge factor, that's the number one epic fail of this council and mayor larry kiker Return to index of stories...


NAPLES BEACH PARKING CHANGES-VO WIPE


THE WAY YOU PAY TO PARK AT THE BEACH IN NAPLES IS GETTING READY TO CHANGE.

CITY COUNCIL WANTS TO REPLACE THOSE OLD-FASHIONED COIN METERS WITH NEW PAY STATIONS.

RIGHT NOW ALMOST ALL PARKING METERS IN NAPLES ARE COIN OPERATED.

ONE QUARTER BUYS YOU TEN MINUTES--

SO YOU NEED A LOT OF CHANGE IF YOURE PLANNING ON STICKING AROUND FOR A WHILE.

BEACHGOERS SAY THE COIN MACHINES ARE OLD AND INCONVENIENT.

THEY SAY THE NEW MACHINES THAT TALE CASH AND CREDIT CARD WOULD MAKE PAYING EASIER. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES BEACH PARKING CHANGES-(2)SOT VO


"you have to go get quarters and it's a hassle."

"I like the idea you have some flexibility with the pay, you can use coins, dollar bills, debit or credit card which is nice because nowadays people don't have cash typically."

CITY COUNCIL HAS DECIDED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE $500 THOUSAND DOLLAR PROJECT WHICH WILL ADD PAY STATIONS TO EIGHT BEACH LOTS-- THEN EXPAND. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO-POP


TIGER WOODS SAYS HE'S FEELING GOOD. THE MIAMI HURRICANES. ARE NOT TAKING KANSAS STATE LIGHTLY.

PLUS. ANDY RODDICK SAYS HE'S RETIRING AFTER THE US OPEN. WOULD THAT BE TODAY. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 SPORTS-VO


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WORLD NEWS TEASE-BLK-SOT


WORLD NEWS TEASE Return to index of stories...


TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TONIGHT AT 7 O'CLOCK


ALL NEW TONIGHT AT SEVEN --

WIDER ROADS IN CAPE CORAL SOUNDS GOOD.

SHOULD HELP TRAFFIC.

BUT SOME BUSINESS OWNERS SAY THE PROJECT SUFFERS FROM A FLAW THAT COULD BE A MAJOR PROBLEM.

AND IN THE WEEKS FOLLOWING THE SUSPENSION OF MEDSTAR FLIGHTS, WE'LL TAKE A LOOK AT HOW COLLIER COUNTY IS DEALING WITH THE WORKLOAD. Return to index of stories...


TZ 7 1) PINE ISLAND WIDENING-VO-WIPE


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TZ 7 2) MEDFLIGHT RESPONSE-VOTOPS


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SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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US OPEN-POPMON


ANDY RODDICK HAS ONE OF THE MOST DEVASTING SERVES IN TENNIS HISTORY. IN FACT HIS FASTEST SERVE. WAS A BLAZIN. 155 MILES AN HOUR. THAT IS SOME SERIOUS SAUCE. BUT RODDICK WOULD TELL YOU THE ONLY THING THAT'S GONE BY FASTER. IS HIS CAREER. WHICH CAME TO AN END TODAY. ANDY. RETIRING FOLLOWING HIS 4TH ROUND LOSS AT THE US OPEN Return to index of stories...


US OPEN-VOTOPS


WHILE RODDICK'S CAREER COMES TO AN END.

NOVACK DJOKOVICH. IS HITTING FULL STRIDE.

TAKING ON STANISLAH WA RINKA.

THIS SUMS UP THE DAY FOR WA RINKA. GOODBYE RACKET. GOOD BYE US OPEN.

DJOVICH GETS THE WIN. IN STRAIGHT SETS. ON THE WOMENS' SIDE. MARIA SHARAPOVA IS MOVING ON. Return to index of stories...


FEDEX CUP-VOTOPS


THE FEDEX CUP PLAYOFFS PICK UP AGAIN ON THURSDAY AT THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIPS IN INDIANAPOLIS.

RORY MCILROY LEADS THE STANDINGS. THANKS TO HIS WIN ON MONDAY. NIPPING AT HIS HEELS. TIGER WOODS.

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FEDEX CUP-SOTTOPS


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MIAMI HURRICANES-POPMON


FOR MOST OF THE 80'S AND 90'S YOU COULDN'T SPELL ATTITUDE WITHOUT THE "U". NO TEAM IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL HAD MORE SWAGGER THAN MIAMI. OF COURSE IT HELPS WHEN YOU'RE WINNING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. HOWEVER. THAT SWAGGER HAS BEEN MISSING OF LATE. AL GOLDEN IS TRYING TIO BRING IT BACK Return to index of stories...


MIAMI HURRICANES-VOTOPS


CANES GOT OFF TO A GOOD START ON SATURDAY BEATING BOSTON COLLEGE.

NOW THE FELLAS GO NON-CONFERNCE WITH AT TRIP TO KANSAS STATE TO TAKE ON THE WILDCATS.

MIAMI BEAT KSU LAST SEASON. SO THE CANES KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT Return to index of stories...


MIAMI HURRICANES-SOTTOPS


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MIAMI DOLPHINS-VOTOPS


THE HOUSTON TEXANS AWAIT THE MIAMI DOLPHINS THIS SUNDAY.

THE FINS ARE LOOKING FRO THEIR FIRST WINNING SEASON IN 4 YEARS. THE TEXANS ARE LOOKING TO GET BACK TO THE PLAYOFFS FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW.

THE DOLPHINS WERE O-4 THIS PRESEASON. WHICH ACCORDING TO JOE PHILBIN. IS NOT A BIG DEAL. BUT IS STILL NOT HAPPY. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI DOLPHINS-SOTVO


CONTINUE VO

SPEAKING OF THE NFL. THE SEASON STARTS LATER TONIGHT.

GIANTS AND COWBOYS. FROM NEW JERSEY. OF COURSE GIANTS FRESHOFF THEIR SUPER BOWL WIN.

TONIGHT. THE GAME WILL BE PLAYED WITH REPLACEMENT REFEREES. THE REGULAR REFS HAVE BEEN ON LOCKOUT SINCE. JUNE Return to index of stories...


EVERBLADES-VOTOPS


TODAY THE FLORIDA EVERBLADES ANNOUNCED THAT THEY ARE BRINGING BACK 2 MORE PLAYERS

FORWARDS TREVOR BRUESS AND BRAYDEN IRWIN BOTH HELPED THE BLADES WIN THE KELLY CUP LAST YEAR.

BRUESS AND IRWIN COMBINED FOR 25 POINTS THE FLORIDA'S TITLE RUN Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE-4SHOT


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