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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY:
IN JUST HOURS--
THE PRESIDENT LANDS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND HE'S VYING FOR VOTES.
NBC-2 HAS COMPLETE LIVE COVERAGE OF HIS CAMPAIGN STOP.
PLUS,
REPUBLICAN REACTION.
SENATOR MARCO RUBIO RELEASES A STATEMENT OVERNIGHT--
THE QUESTIONS HE'S URGING FOLKS IN FORT MYERS TO ASK OF THE PRESIDENT.
AND-- SUITABLE SUMMER MOVIES?
WITH SUPERHEROES BACK ON THE BIG SCREEN--
ARE THESE FILMS REALLY SUITABLE FOR YOUNG EYES.
ALL NEW THIS MORNING, NBC-2 GETS ANSWERS FROM THE EXPERTS.
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ONE SUSPECT IS CUSTODY.
IT'S UNCLEAR WHETHER OTHER SUSPECTS ARE INVOLVED.
A BOMB SQUAD IS ALSO ON SITE.
WITNESSES SAY THE SHOOTING HAPPENED ABOUT 15 MINUTES INTO THEIR MOVIE -- WHEN THEY HEARD A LOUD BANG, THEN PEOPLE STARTED TO GET UP AND MORE SHOTS HAPPENED AND THE BULLETS EVEN MADE IT THROUGH THE WALL INTO THE THEATER.
WE'RE HEARING THE SUSPECT WAS THROWING SOME TYPE OF EXPLOSIVE DEVICE--
AND WEARING SOME TYPE OF OUTFIT--
WHETHER IT WAS A COSTUME OR A BULLET PROOF VEST-- IT'S NOT CLEAR.
WITNESSES IN THE THEATER SAY THEY THOUGHT IT WAS PART OF THE MOVIE OR MAYBE EVEN A PRANK.
POLICE SAY AN APARTMENT BUILDING AND THE PARKING LOT IN THE AREA HAVE BEEN EVACUATED BECAUSE IT'S BELIEVED THE SHOOTER HINTED THAT THERE MIGHT BE MORE EXPLOSIVES IN THE AREA.
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"I saw at least four, maybe five people that were limping, wounded, slightly bloody. The most that I saw was a girl who was pretty much covered in blood and she didn't have any wounds on her. So, I mean, it kind of, it made me think the worst."
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IF YOU'RE CAMPING OUT FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE PRESIDENT TODAY IN FORT MYERS--
OR IF YOU'LL BE OUTSIDE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME--
IT'S GOING TO BE A HOT DAY.
AND MORE IMPORTANTLY YOU'LL BEE TO STAY HYDRATED--
MAYBE EVEN SOME SUNSCREEN FOR THOSE 90 DEGREE TEMPS TODAY.
NBC-2 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB IS HERE WITH YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWO'S.
HALEY.
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Today's Weather Story
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.
Today's Weather Story
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.
We're in store for another hot, humid, and hazy day across Southwest Florida.
After highs in the mid 90s yesterday, there's been no relief from the heat as overnight lows have remained close to 80°. We'll start the day off with ample sunshine and warm temperatures. Dry high pressure will continue to dominate our weather pattern today, keeping our atmosphere dry and stable. This will keep our rain chances today on the slim side with the opportunity for only a stray shower or two to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. Otherwise, the vast majority of us will stay hot and dry with hazy sunshine due to African dust.
Highs today will easily climb into the middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.
Tonight, our skies will stay mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s.
By Saturday, the African dust should start to thin out, as a bit more moisture makes its way into the area. This will give us a slight uptick in our rain prospects with mainly afternoon showers and storms. Sunday looks to be the wetter day as a tropical wave moves closer. This will give us a better coverage of showers and storms during the day.
This will be a brief return to our typical rainy season pattern, before some drier and hotter weather returns by the middle of next week.
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THE BATTLE GROUND STATE OF FLORIDA IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS MORNING--
AS FOLKS IN FORT MYERS ARE CAMPING OUT FOR THEIR CHANCE TO SEE PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AT HIS CAMPAIGN STOP AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER--
NBC-2 HAS YOUR COMPLETE AND EXTENSIVE COVERAGE DECISION 2012 COVERAGE THIS MORNING.
THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY--
IT'S FRIDAY JULY 20TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
A LIVE LOOK FOR YOU-- THIS FROM OUR SKY CAM--- WHERE AIR FORCE ONE IS EXPECTED TO LAND RIGHT AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AROUND 10 THIS MORNING.
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AND WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING THE PRESIDENT ON HIS TWO- DAY TOUR OF THE SWING STATE--
HE'LL BE LEAVING THE RITZ CARLTON IN MANALAPAN-- WHICH IS NEAR WEST PALM BEACH--
AND LAND IN FORT MYERS FOR HIS SPEECH AT 11:20 A-M AT HARBORSIDE.
THEN HEL'LL DEPART RSW AROUND 1-30--
HEADED FOR ORLANDO.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US LIVE FROM RSW WITH A LOOK THE PROCEDURES BEING TAKEN AT THE AIRPORT TO ENSURE EVERYTHING RUNS SMOOTHLY--
STACEY.
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PLENTY OF SECURITY MEASURES ARE UNDERWAY--
WE'RE EXPECTING SECRET SERVICE, HIS MOTORCADE, SNIPERS AND OTHER SECURITY PERSONNEL TO MOVE IN AHEAD OF AIR FORCE ONE.
NOW THE AIRPORT WILL BE ON LOCK DOWN--
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WITH A NO FLY ZONE FOR SMALL PLANES WITHIN A 30-MILE RADIUS UNTIL PRESIDENT OBAMA DEPARTS FT. MYERS.
ONLY MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY FLIGHTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE DURING HIS VISIT.
BUT R-S-W DOESN'T EXPECT ANY MAJOR IMPACTS, IF AT ALL.
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NOW ONCE THE PRESIDENT DOES LEAVES FROM HERE TO HEAD TO HARBORSIDE WITH THE MOTORCADE--
THE SECRET SERVICE IS PLANNING ON SHUTTING DOWN OUR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CAMERAS ON HIS WAY OVER TO THE EVENT CENTER AROUND NINE.
LIVE AT R-SW.
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
NBC-2.
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FLORIDA IS A MAJOR CONTENDER IN THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE--
SO FAR-- EVERY CANDIDATE THAT HAS WON THIS STATE-- HAS GONE ON TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY.
WITH 29 ELECTORAL VOTES UP FOR GRABS.
LAST NIGHT THE PRESIDENT WAS CAMPAIGNING IN WEST PALM BEACH--
TELLING SENIORS AT CENTURY VILLAGE THAT REPUBLICAN RIVAL MITT ROMNEY WOULD GUT HIS HEALTHCARE REFORM LAW AND PLANS TO TURN MEDICARE INTO A VOUCHER PROGRAM.
AND HIS SPEECH AT HARBORSIDE THIS MORNING IS EXPECTED TACKLE THE BIG TOPICS CONCERNING AMERICANS--
INCLUDING JOBS, TAXES, THE NATIONS DEBT AND HEALTH CARE.
AND SOME PEOPLE WE SPOKE TO CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF.
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AND WHILE HARBORSIDE IS THE FOCUS OF THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH TODAY--
IT WILL ALSO BE A HEADACHE FOR DRIVERS.
SINCE MIDNIGHT-- YOU'RE NO LONGER ABLE TO PARK IN THE GRAY AREAS OF THE MAP.
THE PINK PORTION ON THE MAP WILL BE FREE PARKING FOR TWO HOURS.
THERE'S A TWO-HOUR LIMIT AS WELL IN THE CITY HALL LOT.
THREE ROADS THAT FORM THE PERIMETER OF HARBORSIDE WILL BE CLOSED STARTING AT SIX AM --THAT'S MONROE, EDWARDS AND BAY.
THERE WILL ALSO BE SPORADIC CLOSURES AS THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE ARRIVES AND DEPARTS, HOWEVER THOSE CLOSURES WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED.
IF YOU HAVE A TICKET TO SEE THE PRESIDENT SPEAK, YOU CAN PARK IN THE CITY OF PALMS GARAGE.
WE HAVE ALL OF THE PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURE DETAILS ON OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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NBC 2 HAS A FULL DAY OF NON STOPCOVERAGE PLANNED FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN EVENT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
IT STARTS WHEN AIR FORCE ONE LANDS AT 10 THIS MORNING.
WE'LL CARRY HIS SPEECH AT HARBORSIDE LIVE.
IT'S SET TO START AT 11-20.
WHEN HE'S DONE, WE'LL HAVE REACTION, AND A COMPLETE WRAP UP.
IF YOU CAN'T WATCH US ON AIR-- HEAD ONLINE--
AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM WE WILL BE STREAMING THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH LIVE--
AND OUR REPORTERS WILL BE USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO KEEP YOU IN THE KNOW--
SO BE SURE TO HEAD TO OUR NBC-2 FACEBOOK PAGE--
AS WELL AS SIGN UP FOR BREAKING NEWS ALERTS.
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this is how we got off the freakin plane. No joke!
AND AN INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO WHAT FORCED A PILOT TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN PEORIA, ILLINOIS.
A PASSENGER ON AN AMERICAN EAGLE FLIGHT RECORDED THIS VIDEO,
THE PLANE WAS HEADING FROM DENVER TO CHICAGO, WHEN BAD WEATHER FORCED THE PILOT TO CHANGE COURSE.
THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE CEILING.
ONCE THE PLANE LANDED, THE PASSENGERS JUMPED OUT.
ONE BROKE HER ANKLE.
AMERICAN BUSSED THE PASSENGERS TO CHICAGO.
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SINCE THE BEGINNING OF JULY, THE AVERAGE PRICE OF GAS HAS RISEN 11 CENTS.
BUT THE REASON -- TRIPLE "A" SAYS MAY SURPRISE YOU.
LET'S FIRST GET YOU A LOOK AT THE NEWEST PRICES OVERNIGHT FROM TRIPLE A--
DRIVERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE PAYING AN AVERAGE OF 3-36.
A GALLON--
IN FLORIDA--3-37.
IT'S
AND ACROSS THE NATION IT'S 3-45.
TRIPLE "A" TELLS US THAT CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IS ON THE RISE.
THE OIL RESERVE HAS DROPPED BY FIVE MILLION BECAUSE MORE PEOPLE ARE USING GAS.
COUPLE THAT WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF BUILDING IN FIVE YEARS --
THAT LEADS TO PRICES CREEPING BACK UP.
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its going to give more positive attitude and confidence and when we have more confidence in economy there goes the oil prices.
TRIPLE "A" ALSO SAYS THEY AREN'T WORRIED ABOUT THE DROUGHT IN THE MIDWEST --
BUT ARE WATCHING WHAT THE FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE BY BOTH THE U-S AND CHINA WOULD DO TO PRICES.
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THE NEW BATMAN MOVIE THE DARK KNIGHT RISES WILL BE ALL THE BUZZ THIS WEEKEND--
WITH MOST TRYING TO AVOID SPOILERS--
BUT IS THE MOVIE REALLY APPROPRIATE FOR ALL EYES--
WE BRING IN THE FANDANGO FILM MOM THIS MORNING TO RUN DOWN WHICH MOVIES WILL BE GOOD ONES THIS SUMMER FOR YOUNGER AUDIENCES.
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Full Forecast
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.
We're in store for another hot, humid, and hazy day across Southwest Florida.
After highs in the mid 90s yesterday, there's been no relief from the heat as overnight lows have remained close to 80°. We'll start the day off with ample sunshine and warm temperatures. Dry high pressure will continue to dominate our weather pattern today, keeping our atmosphere dry and stable. This will keep our rain chances today on the slim side with the opportunity for only a stray shower or two to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. Otherwise, the vast majority of us will stay hot and dry with hazy sunshine due to African dust.
Highs today will easily climb into the middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.
Tonight, our skies will stay mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s.
By Saturday, the African dust should start to thin out, as a bit more moisture makes its way into the area. This will give us a slight uptick in our rain prospects with mainly afternoon showers and storms. Sunday looks to be the wetter day as a tropical wave moves closer. This will give us a better coverage of showers and storms during the day.
This will be a brief return to our typical rainy season pattern, before some drier and hotter weather returns by the middle of next week.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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WE'RE COMMITTED TO COVERING PRESIDENT OBAMA, AND REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL MITT ROMNEY.
WE REACHED OUT TO ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN.
STAFFERS TELL US, AS OF NOW, HE DOES NOT HAVE A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA VISIT ON HIS SCHEDULE.
FUNDRAISING NUMBERS SHOW MITT ROMNEY OUTRAISED THE PRESIDENT BY NEARLY 16-POINT-8 MILLION DOLLARS LAST MONTH.
AND TODAY-- ROMNEY PLANS TO HOLD A CAMPAIGN EVENT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
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AND NEW THIS MORNING--
WE HAVE REACTION FROM FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATOR AND VETTED VICE PRESIDENTIAL POSSIBILITY MARCO RUBIO ON THE PRESIDENT'S STOP IN FORT MYERS.
HERE'S THE QUOTE ON THE SCREEN--
HE SAYS IN PART--
"THE FOLKS IN FORT MYERS AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SHOULD BE ASKING THE PRESIDENT IS WHEN HE CAME HERE THREE AND A HALF YEARS AGO, HE SAID IF HE HAD THE POWER TO BORROW AND SPEND 800 BILLION DOLLARS, IT WOULD STIMULATE THE ECONOMY. WELL, WHERE ARE THE JOBS?"
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PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN STOP TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY HAS SPARKED A LOCAL RESTAURANT TO GET CREATIVE WITH THEIR GRILLING.
AT FORD'S GARAGE,
THEY'RE ADDING A "PRESIDENTIAL BURGER" TO THE MENU.
IT'S INSPIRED BY A BURGER IN VIRGINIA THAT THE PRESIDENT HAS CALLED HIS FAVORITE. BUT THIS ONE HAS A FORD'S TOUCH.
IT'S BLACK ANGUS BURGER,
TOPPED WITH AGED VERMONT CHEDDAR CHEESE, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND DILL PICKLE ON A SESAME SEED BUN.
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whether you're a republican or democrat he's still the president of the us and we'd be honored if he came into our establishment and we created a burger just for him
FORD'S SAYS IF MITT ROMNEY COMES TO TOWN,
THEY'LL MAKE A SPECIAL BURGER FOR HIM AS WELL.
THE PRESIDENTIAL BURGER CAN BE YOURS TODAY WITH FRIES AND A SODA FOR NINE-NINTY FIVE.
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AS SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS HIT THE THEATERS--
IT'S ALSO A TIME FOR PARENTS TO MAKE A DECISION ON WHICH MOVIES ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR CHILDREN--
RECENTLY--
MOVIES BASED ON CLASSIC CHILDREN'S CHARACTERS LIKE SNOW WHITE AND SPIDERMAN CONTAIN DARK SUBJECT MATTER AND VIOLENT IMAGES THAT AREN'T SUITABLE FOR THE YOUNG ONES.
AND NOW THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF BATMAN JUST RELEASED-- THE DARK KNIGHT RISES--IS ALSO ADDING TO THE DEBATE.
JOINING US NOW IS TARA MCNAMARA, FANDANGO'S FILM MOM, TO HELP US WITH WHICH UPCOMING MOVIES ARE SUITABLE FOR KIDS.
GOOD MORNING TARA--
WHAT SHOULD PARENTS CONSIDER BEFORE THEIR KIDS SEE THE NEW BATMAN MOVIE?
WHAT OTHER FILMS ARE ARRIVING IN THEATERS THIS SUMMER THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY?
WHAT ARE SOME RESOURCES WHERE PARENTS CAN GET ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON MOVIE CONTENT?
THANK YOU TARA.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NON STOP COVERAGE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN STOP CONTINUES THIS MORNING--
TAKING A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW FROM R-S-W WHERE THE SECRET SERVICE SETS UP AHEAD OF AIR FORCE ONE'S TOUCH DOWN IN JUST HOURS.
COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE ON AIR AND ONLINE---
STAY WITH US.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF COLORADO THIS MORNING--
WHERE AT A MASS SHOOTING TOOK PLACE AT A MOVIE THEATER IN AURORA-- WHICH IS EAST OF DENVER.
FEW DETAILS ARE BEING RELEASED--
RIGHT NOW WE KNOW AT LEAST 14 PEOPLE ARE CONFIRMED DEAD, 50 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.
IT HAPPENING AROUND ONE IN THE MORNING WEST COAST TIME SHOWING THE BATMAN FILM "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES,".
ONE SUSPECT IS CUSTODY.
IT'S UNCLEAR WHETHER OTHER SUSPECTS ARE INVOLVED.
A BOMB SQUAD IS ALSO ON SITE.
WITNESSES SAY THE SHOOTING HAPPENED ABOUT 15 MINUTES INTO THEIR MOVIE -- WHEN THEY HEARD A LOUD BANG, THEN PEOPLE STARTED TO GET UP AND MORE SHOTS HAPPENED AND THE BULLETS EVEN MADE IT THROUGH THE WALL INTO THE THEATER.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF DEBBIE STOKES LOPEZ OF FORT MYERS.
GREAT TO SEE YOU - THANKS FOR WATCHING AND CONNECTING WITH US ON OUR NBC2 NEWS FACEBOOK PAGE.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE US - AND YOU COULD BE NEXT!
DEBBIE - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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Day Planner
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.
We're in store for another hot, humid, and hazy day across Southwest Florida.
After highs in the mid 90s yesterday, there's been no relief from the heat as overnight lows have remained close to 80°. We'll start the day off with ample sunshine and warm temperatures. Dry high pressure will continue to dominate our weather pattern today, keeping our atmosphere dry and stable. This will keep our rain chances today on the slim side with the opportunity for only a stray shower or two to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. Otherwise, the vast majority of us will stay hot and dry with hazy sunshine due to African dust.
Highs today will easily climb into the middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.
Tonight, our skies will stay mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s.
By Saturday, the African dust should start to thin out, as a bit more moisture makes its way into the area. This will give us a slight uptick in our rain prospects with mainly afternoon showers and storms. Sunday looks to be the wetter day as a tropical wave moves closer. This will give us a better coverage of showers and storms during the day.
This will be a brief return to our typical rainy season pattern, before some drier and hotter weather returns by the middle of next week.
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ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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A NEW DISCOVERY IS CHANGING THE HISTORY OF UNDERWEAR.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.
THIS IS A 600 YEAR OLD BRA.
IT DATES BACK TO THE MIDDLE AGES.
FASHION EXPERTS DESCRIBE THE FIND AS SURPRISING BECAUSE THE BRA HAD COMMONLY BEEN THOUGHT TO BE JUST OVER 100 YEARS OLD.
INSTEAD IT APPEARS THIS IS THE FIRST BRA - THEN WOMEN SWITCHED TO CORSETS - AND FINALLY BACK TO THE REINVENTED BRA.
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we want the funk gotta have that funk
BRING IN THE FUNK!
GEORGE CLINTON CELEBRATES HIS 71ST BIRTHDAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
CLINTON AND THE PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC AKA "P FUNK" ARE SET TO PERFORM AT SEMINOLE CASINO IMMOKALEE FOR THE "FANTASY OF FUNK" OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL.
THE FESTIVAL KICKS OFF TOMORROW AT ONE P-M.
TICKETS START AT $28 DOLLARS.
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THE TODAY SHOW HAS ANOTHER SPECIAL TREAT THIS MORNING AS PART OF THEIR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES.
Hot Chelle Rae hits the concert stage THIS MORNING--
AND IF YOU'RE NOT FAMILAR WITH THE NAME--
MAYBE YOU'LL KNOW THIER SONG.
music ten second nats
THE BAND IS SETTING UP--
DOING MIC CHECKS AND REHEARSING.
YOU CAN CATCH THEIR PERFORMANCE RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY-- AFTER NEWS TODAY.
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TIME RIGHT NOW--
AND WE CONTINUE OUR TEAM COVERAGE THIS MORNING OF OUR DECISION 2012 COVERAGE-
WITH THE ARRIVAL OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IN FORT MYERS THIS MORNING FOR A CAMPAIGN STOP.
A LIVE LOOK AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER WHERE HE'LL BE SPEAKING--
WHAT TIME HE'LL BE HERE--PLUS THE ROADS YOU SHOULD AVOID JUST AHEAD.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF COLORADO THIS MORNING--
WHERE AT A MASS SHOOTING TOOK PLACE AT A MOVIE THEATER IN AURORA-- WHICH IS EAST OF DENVER.
FEW DETAILS ARE BEING RELEASED--
RIGHT NOW WE KNOW AT LEAST 14 PEOPLE ARE CONFIRMED DEAD, 50 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. IT HAPPENING AROUND ONE IN THE MORNING WEST COAST TIME SHOWING THE BATMAN FILM "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES,".
ONE SUSPECT IS CUSTODY.
IT'S UNCLEAR WHETHER OTHER SUSPECTS ARE INVOLVED.
A BOMB SQUAD IS ALSO ON SITE.
WITNESSES SAY THE SHOOTING HAPPENED ABOUT 15 MINUTES INTO THEIR MOVIE -- WHEN THEY HEARD A LOUD BANG, THEN PEOPLE STARTED TO GET UP AND MORE SHOTS HAPPENED AND THE BULLETS EVEN MADE IT THROUGH THE WALL INTO THE THEATER.
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AND WHILE THERE'S NO RAIN ON THE RADAR THIS MORNING--
WE WANT YOU TO KNOW IT'S GOING TO BE A SUMMER SCORCHER.
IF YOU HAVE WEEKEND PLANS OR ARE OUT AND ABOUT TODAY--
STAY HYDRATED!
TEMPS ARE GOING INTO THE 90'S TODAY.
HERE'S CHEIF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB--
WITH YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWO'S.
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Today's Weather Story
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.
We're in store for another hot, humid, and hazy day across Southwest Florida.
After highs in the mid 90s yesterday, there's been no relief from the heat as overnight lows have remained close to 80°. We'll start the day off with ample sunshine and warm temperatures. Dry high pressure will continue to dominate our weather pattern today, keeping our atmosphere dry and stable. This will keep our rain chances today on the slim side with the opportunity for only a stray shower or two to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. Otherwise, the vast majority of us will stay hot and dry with hazy sunshine due to African dust.
Highs today will easily climb into the middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.
Tonight, our skies will stay mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s.
By Saturday, the African dust should start to thin out, as a bit more moisture makes its way into the area. This will give us a slight uptick in our rain prospects with mainly afternoon showers and storms. Sunday looks to be the wetter day as a tropical wave moves closer. This will give us a better coverage of showers and storms during the day.
This will be a brief return to our typical rainy season pattern, before some drier and hotter weather returns by the middle of next week.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF COLORADO THIS MORNING--
WHERE AT A MASS SHOOTING TOOK PLACE AT A MOVIE THEATER IN AURORA-- WHICH IS EAST OF DENVER.
FEW DETAILS ARE BEING RELEASED--
RIGHT NOW WE KNOW AT LEAST 14 PEOPLE ARE CONFIRMED DEAD, AT LEAST 50 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.
IT HAPPENING AROUND ONE IN THE MORNING WEST COAST TIME SHOWING THE BATMAN FILM "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES,".
LET'S GET RIGHT OVER TO NICK CELITTI IN OUR INTERACTIVE CENTER WITH MORE DETAILS ON THIS BREAKING SITUATION.
NICK.
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DAY TWO OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S SWING STATE TOUR STARTS THIS MORNING RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA--
THANKS FOR JOINING US ON NEWS TODAY-
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG--
HOPE YOU'RE FRIDAY MORNING IS OFF TO A GOOD START--
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THIS MORNING AT 10 A-M-- THE PRESIDENT WILL LAND ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT--
WE HAVE A LIVE CREW THERE MONITORING THE SCENE AS SECRET SERVICE, SNIPERS AND THE MOTORCADE GETS SETUP AHEAD OF THE PRESIDENTS ARRIVAL.
NBC-2 HAS COMPLETE NON-STOP COVERAGE OF THE MOMENT THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF LEAVES WEST PALM BEACH--
LANDS AT R-S-W
THEN MAKES HIS WAY OVER TO FORT MYERS FOR HIS SPEECH AT 11:20--
FOLLOWED BY HIS DEPARTURE BACK TO THE AIRPORT AND NORTH TO ORLANDO.
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THE SPOT GETTING THE MOST ATTENTION THIS MORNING--
THE HARBOR SIDE EVENT CENTER WHERE PEOPLE WITH OR WITHOUT TICKETS HAVE CAMPED OUT OVERNIGHT TO SEE THE FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE PRESIDENT.
JOINING US LIVE THERE IN FORT MYERS IS NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK.
GOOD MORNING DANIELLE.
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FLORIDA IS A MAJOR CONTENDER IN THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE--
SO FAR-- EVERY CANDIDATE THAT HAS WON THIS STATE-- HAS GONE ON TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY.
WITH 29 ELECTORAL VOTES UP FOR GRABS.
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AND HIS SPEECH AT HARBORSIDE THIS MORNING IS EXPECTED TACKLE THE BIG TOPICS CONCERNING AMERICANS--
INCLUDING JOBS, TAXES, THE NATIONS DEBT AND HEALTH CARE.
AND SOME PEOPLE WE SPOKE TO CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF.
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LAST NIGHT THE PRESIDENT WAS CAMPAIGNING IN WEST PALM BEACH--
TELLING SENIORS AT CENTURY VILLAGE THAT REPUBLICAN RIVAL MITT ROMNEY WOULD GUT HIS HEALTHCARE REFORM LAW AND PLANS TO TURN MEDICARE INTO A VOUCHER PROGRAM.
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AND WHILE HARBORSIDE IS THE FOCUS OF THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH TODAY--
IT WILL ALSO BE A HEADACHE FOR DRIVERS.
SINCE MIDNIGHT-- YOU'RE NO LONGER ABLE TO PARK IN THE GRAY AREAS OF THE MAP.
THE PINK PORTION ON THE MAP WILL BE FREE PARKING FOR TWO HOURS.
THERE'S A TWO-HOUR LIMIT AS WELL IN THE CITY HALL LOT.
THREE ROADS THAT FORM THE PERIMETER OF HARBORSIDE WILL BE CLOSED STARTING AT SIX AM --
THAT'S MONROE, EDWARDS AND BAY.
THERE WILL ALSO BE SPORADIC CLOSURES AS THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE ARRIVES AND DEPARTS, HOWEVER THOSE CLOSURES WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED.
IF YOU HAVE A TICKET TO SEE THE PRESIDENT SPEAK, YOU CAN PARK IN THE CITY OF PALMS GARAGE.
WE HAVE ALL OF THE PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURE DETAILS ON OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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NBC 2 HAS A FULL DAY OF NON STOPCOVERAGE PLANNED FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN EVENT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
IT STARTS WHEN AIR FORCE ONE LANDS AT 10 THIS MORNING.
WE'LL CARRY HIS SPEECH AT HARBORSIDE LIVE.
IT'S SET TO START AT 11-20.
WHEN HE'S DONE, WE'LL HAVE REACTION, AND A COMPLETE WRAP UP.
IF YOU CAN'T WATCH US ON AIR-- HEAD ONLINE--
AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM WE WILL BE STREAMING THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH LIVE--
AND OUR REPORTERS WILL BE USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO KEEP YOU IN THE KNOW--
SO BE SURE TO HEAD TO OUR NBC-2 FACEBOOK PAGE--
AS WELL AS SIGN UP FOR BREAKING NEWS ALERTS.
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WE'RE COMMITTED TO COVERING PRESIDENT OBAMA, AND REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL MITT ROMNEY.
WE REACHED OUT TO ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN.
STAFFERS TELL US, AS OF NOW, HE DOES NOT HAVE A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA VISIT ON HIS SCHEDULE.
TODAY HE PLANS TO HOLD A CAMPAIGN EVENT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
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AND NEW THIS MORNING--
WE HAVE REACTION FROM FLORIDA REPUBLICAN SENATOR AND VETTED VICE PRESIDENTIAL POSSIBILITY MARCO RUBIO ON THE PRESIDENT'S STOP IN FORT MYERS.
HERE'S THE QUOTE ON THE SCREEN--
HE SAYS IN PART--
"THE FOLKS IN FORT MYERS AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SHOULD BE ASKING THE PRESIDENT IS WHEN HE CAME HERE THREE AND A HALF YEARS AGO, HE SAID IF HE HAD THE POWER TO BORROW AND SPEND 800 BILLION DOLLARS, IT WOULD STIMULATE THE ECONOMY. WELL, WHERE ARE THE JOBS?"
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NEW THIS MORNING--
WE'RE EXPECTING THE JUNE EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS TO BE RELEASED THIS MORNING--
AND FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WILL BE HOLDING A PRESS CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS THEM AT AROUND 10 THIS MORNING.
RIGHT NOW--
FLORIDIA'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE SITS AT EIGHT POINT SIX PERCENT ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.
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14 CHARGES FILED NOW AGAINST THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MAN ACCUSED OF GOING ON A VIOLENT CRIME SPREE IN JUNE.
DETECTIVES THINK ANTONIO THOMAS TERRORIZED FIVE WOMEN IN NINE DAYS, ACROSS LEE COUNTY.
THE MOST SERIOUS CHARGE: SECOND DEGREE MURDER IN THE DEATH OF 61 YEAR OLD PHYLLIS STEIN.
HE'S ACCUSED OF PICKING HER UP IN CAPE CORAL, KILLING HER, AND DUMPING HER BODY BEHIND AN AUTO ZONE IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
HE'S SCHEDULED TO BE ARRAIGNED MONDAY.
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NEW SURVEILLANCE VIDEO THIS MORNING OF THE MAN BULGARIAN AUTHORITIES SAY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BOMBING DEATHS OF SIX ISRAELI TOURISTS ON BOARD A BUS.
RIGHT NOW -- THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO LEARNING THE SUICIDE BOMBER'S IDENTITY.
HE IS REPORTED TO HAVE HAD A FAKE MICHIGAN DRIVER'S LICENS
A PROSECUTOR SAYS HE ATTEMPTED TO RENT A CAR BUT WAS TURNED DOWN BECAUSE HIS ID APPEARED SUSPICIOUS.
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WE'VE LEARNED A MAN IS UNDER ARREST ACCUSED OF ATTEMPTING TO KIDNAP A 10-YEAR-OLD PHILADELPHIA GIRL THAT WAS CAPTURED ON THIS CHILLING SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.
AUTHORITIES SAY CARLOS FIGUEROA-FAGOT TURNED HIMSELF IN TO POLICE.
YOU SEE THE MAN APPROACH THE GIRL FROM BEHIND IN BROAD DAYLIGHT AS SHE WALKED IN HER NEIGHBORHOOD WITH HER TODDLER BROTHER ON TUESDAY.
THE GIRL SUFFERED SUPERFICIAL INJURIES.
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NEW DETAILS IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER AMY PATTERSON.
DETECTIVES TELL NBC 2 DANIEL PROCTOR LEFT BEHIND A NOTE, ALLUDING TO HIS INVOLVEMENT IN AMY'S DISAPPEARANCE OR DEATH.
PROCTOR IS AMY'S EX-HUSBAND TURNED BOYFRIEND AND THE ONLY SUSPECT IN HER DISAPPEARANCE.
SHE'S BEEN MISSING SINCE LAST JULY.
DETECTIVES THINK PROCTOR WENT ON THE RUN AFTER HE SOLD AMY'S BELONGINGS ON CRAIGSLIST.
U-S MARSHALLS LATER CAUGHT UP WITH HIM.
HE'S DENIED KILLING HIS EX-WIFE.
RIGHT NOW HE'S IN AN ALABAMA JAIL FACING CHARGES FOR THE CAR AND GUN DEPUTIES SAY HE STOLE WHILE ON THE RUN.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NON STOP COVERAGE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN STOP CONTINUES THIS MORNING--
TAKING A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW FROM R-S-W WHERE THE SECRET SERVICE SETS UP AHEAD OF AIR FORCE ONE'S TOUCH DOWN IN JUST HOURS.
COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE ON AIR AND ONLINE---
STAY WITH US.
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Weather Trends
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.
We're in store for another hot, humid, and hazy day across Southwest Florida.
After highs in the mid 90s yesterday, there's been no relief from the heat as overnight lows have remained close to 80°. We'll start the day off with ample sunshine and warm temperatures. Dry high pressure will continue to dominate our weather pattern today, keeping our atmosphere dry and stable. This will keep our rain chances today on the slim side with the opportunity for only a stray shower or two to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. Otherwise, the vast majority of us will stay hot and dry with hazy sunshine due to African dust.
Highs today will easily climb into the middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.
Tonight, our skies will stay mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s.
By Saturday, the African dust should start to thin out, as a bit more moisture makes its way into the area. This will give us a slight uptick in our rain prospects with mainly afternoon showers and storms. Sunday looks to be the wetter day as a tropical wave moves closer. This will give us a better coverage of showers and storms during the day.
This will be a brief return to our typical rainy season pattern, before some drier and hotter weather returns by the middle of next week.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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. I had heard another witness who was in my theater talking to before the movie, we were waiting in line for it, she was on the phone, and the really messed up part for me was she told whoever she was talking to she saw bullet holes in the little girl's back
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NOW TO THE LATEST ON THE CDC'S WARNING ABOUT WHOOPING COUGH --- THE U.S. APPEARS HEADED FOR ITS WORST YEAR FOR WHOOPING COUGH IN MORE THAN FIVE DECADES,
WITH THE NUMBER OF CASES RISING AT AN EPIDEMIC RATE
THAT EXPERTS SAY MAY REFLECT A PROBLEM WITH THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VACCINE
NEARLY 18-THOUSAND CASES HAVE BEEN REPORTED SO FAR, MORE THAN TWICE THE
NUMBER SEEN AT THIS POINT LAST YEAR.
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CONTROVERSIAL COMMENTS --
AUDIO FROM A CLOSED DOOR MEETING - ACCIDENTALLY BROADCAST OVER CAPE-TV - SUGGESTS CITY STAFF IS SWEEPING THE REAL COST OF THE UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT UNDER THE RUG.
THE QUESTIONABLE COMMENTS WERE MADE YESTERDAY INSIDE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. SOMEONE LEFT THE MICROPHONE ON, AIRING AUDIO FROM THE PRIVATE MEETING ON LIVE T-V. ONE OF THE COMMENTS, BELIEVED TO BE MADE BY THE BUSINESS MANAGER, SUGGESTS STAFF IS HIDING THE TRUE COST OF U-E-P PROJECT FROM COUNCIL.
-"If I got from yesterday's audio is the city staff and city manager basically have total control of the city."
ABC-7 SPOKE TO THE BUSINESS MANAGER OFF CAMERA, WHO DENIES ANY WRONGDOING.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT TO FORT MYERS IS LESS THAN A DAY AWAY.
FOR SOME, IT'S GIVING THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE PRESIDENT IN PERSON.
FREDRICK MORGAN, AN EDISON STATE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR, WAS INVITED BY THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN TO BE ON STAGE WITH THE PRESIDENT.
MORGAN RUNS WHAT'S CALLED THE "HOPE PROGRAM" THAT GIVES AT RISK KIDS SCHOLARSHIPS WHILE MENTORING THEM THROUGHOUT HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE.
HE WAS SELECTED TO BE ON STAGE WITH THE PRESIDENT BECAUSE OF HIS INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
FREDRICK MORGAN, EDISON STATE COLLEGE HOPE PROGRAM COORDINATOR 13:10:59-04 "I received a phone call on Monday evening inviting me to be on stage with the president." 13:13:56-01 "It was awesome to get that feeling, I almost dropped the phone, I almost passed out. I was like, me? Wow."
MORGAN ALSO WORKS WITH THE NAACP "ROLE MODELS" YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM.
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West Palm Beach, FL
The thing that I love, who's calling? Is that Michelle? That's because she heard all those women were kissing me. She got a little nervous. She's feeling a little jealous. 18.53.
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A FOUR-YEAR OLD OHIO GIRL IS HEALTHY AFTER TWO YEARS OF LEUKEMIA TREATMENT.
THE MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION WANTS TO SEND MCKENNA MAY TO DISNEY WORLD, BUT SHE CAN'T GO BECAUSE HER DAD SAYS NO.
WILLIAM MAY, SAYS BECAUSE SHE'S NOW HEALTHY, SHE SHOULDN'T TAKE THE HANDOUT.
MAKE-A-WISH SAYS THE GIRL'S STRUGGLES QUALIFIED HER FOR A WISH.
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JUST ONE WEEK OUT NOW FROM THE 2012 SUMMER LONDON OLYMPICS--AND
THE DUCHESS OF CAMBIDGE IS IN THE SPIRIT.
SHE WENT TO A SPECIAL PREVIEW OF A NEW EXHIBITION FEATURING PORTRAITS OF BRITISH ATHLETES.
SHE WORE A DRESS DESIGNED BY STELLA MCCARTNEY, THE OFFICIAL DESIGNER OF THE "TEAM G-B" OUTFITS.
KATE, HER HUSBAND, PRINCE WILLIAM, AND HIS BROTHER PRINCE HARRY WILL BE THE OFFICIAL AMBASSADORS TO THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES.
IF YOU WANT TO WATCH YOU FAVORITE SPORT - YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE ON.
GRAB A COPY OF THIS WEEK'S FLORIDA WEEKLY - IT HAS THE FULL ON-AIR SCHEDULE FOR THE OLYMPICS.
YOU'LL FIND THEM ALL OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA--
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TIME RIGHT NOW--
WE CONTINUE OUR TEAM COVERAGE THIS MORNING OF OUR DECISION 2012 COVERAGE-
WITH THE ARRIVAL OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IN FORT MYERS THIS MORNING FOR A CAMPAIGN STOP.
A LIVE LOOK AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER WHERE HE'LL BE SPEAKING--
WHAT TIME HE'LL BE HERE--PLUS THE ROADS YOU SHOULD AVOID JUST AHEAD.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF COLORADO THIS MORNING--
WHERE AT A MASS SHOOTING TOOK PLACE AT A MOVIE THEATER IN AURORA-- WHICH IS EAST OF DENVER.
FEW DETAILS ARE BEING RELEASED--
RIGHT NOW WE KNOW AT LEAST 14 PEOPLE ARE CONFIRMED DEAD, 50 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. IT HAPPENING AROUND ONE IN THE MORNING WEST COAST TIME SHOWING THE BATMAN FILM "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES,".
ONE SUSPECT IS CUSTODY.
IT'S UNCLEAR WHETHER OTHER SUSPECTS ARE INVOLVED.
A BOMB SQUAD IS ALSO ON SITE.
WITNESSES SAY THE SHOOTING HAPPENED ABOUT 15 MINUTES INTO THEIR MOVIE -- WHEN THEY HEARD A LOUD BANG, THEN PEOPLE STARTED TO GET UP AND MORE SHOTS HAPPENED AND THE BULLETS EVEN MADE IT THROUGH THE WALL INTO THE THEATER.
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Full Forecast
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.
We're in store for another hot, humid, and hazy day across Southwest Florida.
After highs in the mid 90s yesterday, there's been no relief from the heat as overnight lows have remained close to 80°. We'll start the day off with ample sunshine and warm temperatures. Dry high pressure will continue to dominate our weather pattern today, keeping our atmosphere dry and stable. This will keep our rain chances today on the slim side with the opportunity for only a stray shower or two to develop during the afternoon and evening hours. Otherwise, the vast majority of us will stay hot and dry with hazy sunshine due to African dust.
Highs today will easily climb into the middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.
Tonight, our skies will stay mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s.
By Saturday, the African dust should start to thin out, as a bit more moisture makes its way into the area. This will give us a slight uptick in our rain prospects with mainly afternoon showers and storms. Sunday looks to be the wetter day as a tropical wave moves closer. This will give us a better coverage of showers and storms during the day.
This will be a brief return to our typical rainy season pattern, before some drier and hotter weather returns by the middle of next week.
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ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF COLORADO THIS MORNING--
WHERE AT A MASS SHOOTING TOOK PLACE AT A MOVIE THEATER IN AURORA-- WHICH IS EAST OF DENVER.
FEW DETAILS ARE BEING RELEASED--
RIGHT NOW WE KNOW AT LEAST 15 PEOPLE ARE CONFIRMED DEAD, AT LEAST 50 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.
IT HAPPENING AROUND ONE IN THE MORNING WEST COAST TIME SHOWING THE BATMAN FILM "THE DARK KNIGHT RISES,".
LET'S GET RIGHT OVER TO NICK CELITTI IN OUR INTERACTIVE CENTER WITH MORE DETAILS ON THIS BREAKING SITUATION.
NICK.
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"How crowded was the theater?"
"We had two lines open, one on one side of the theater, the other on the other side. It's crazy to think I could have been in theater 9.
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as soon as we heard the first shots, my sister immediately grabbed my arm and wanted to leave as quick as possible. Yeah, it was terrifying."
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COMING UP ON TODAY.
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Police have made an arrest in the attempted kidnapping of a 10-year-old Philadelphia girl that was captured on chilling surveillance video.
Authorities say Carlos Figueroa-Fagot turned himself in to police and was charged with attempted kidnapping, indecent assault and related offenses. It's not clear if he has a lawyer.
The video footage shows a man approach the girl from behind in broad daylight as she walked in her neighborhood with her toddler brother on Tuesday.
The man puts his hand over the girl's mouth and tries to carry her away. But she struggles and her brother screams.
The attempted abduction lasts only seconds before the man runs to his car and drives off. Police say the man followed the children, even leaving his car door open with the apparent intention of dragging the girl to the vehicle.
The girl suffered superficial injuries.
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YOUR TIME NOW IS--
LET'S GET YOU UP TO SPEED WITH THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS SOME PUNKS WITH FIREWORKS.
REPORTER: WHEN YOUR FRIEND WAS SHOT IN THE NECK WHAT DID he SAY OR DO? CALLER: HE LEANED OVER ME.I DIDN'T KNOW THAT HE HAD GOTTEN HURT. I JUST THOUGHT HE WAS PRETENDING TO HIDE FROM THE FIREWORKS**BUTT TO** HE GOT UP AND RAN OUT. HE DIDN'T EVEN WAIT FOR ME.
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"My friend, Paul, got a text, and he just said that my friend had gotten shot, and so I was like, wait, what? What's going on? What's going on? He's like, you know, pushing all of us away, and so
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