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TURN ON THE LIGHTS AND STEP OUTSIDE.
TONIGHT IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AND THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL SEE ALL OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THE NATION.
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nats of winning goal and crowd cheering
AND WHAT A THRILLING WIN!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE U-S WOMEN'S SOCCER WIN OVER CANADA IN *DOUBLE OVERTIME!
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG. THANKS FOR JOINING US ON THIS TUESDAY MORNING.
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A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARIZONA SHOOTING CASE THAT LEFT 6 PEOPLE DEAD AND FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS AND 12 OTHERS WOUNDED.
A SOURCE FAMILIAR WITH THE CASE SAYS A COURT APPOINTED PSYCHIATRIST IS SET TO TESTIFY TODAY--- THAT SUSPECT JARED LEE LOUGHNER IS COMPETENT TO ENTER A PLEA IN THE CASE.
LOUGHNER HAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO 49 CHARGES STEMMING FROM THE 2011 SHOOTING IN TUCSON.
BUT ACCORDING TO THE UNNAMED SOURCE, THE PLAN IS FOR LOUGHNER TO CHANGE HIS PLEA TO GUILTY, TODAY.THAT WOULD RESULT IN A SENTENCE OF LIFE IN PRISON AND SPARE HIM THE DEATH PENALTY.
THE PLAN IS CONTINGENT ON THE JUDGE IN THE CASE ALLOWING LOUGHNER TO ENTER THAT PLEA.
A STATUS CONFERENCE IS HAPPENING LATER TODAY.
COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR COVERAGE.
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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'll notice some changes in the rain department today as our rain chances take a little bit of a dip, but we'll still be in line for some hit or miss afternoon storms during the peak heating of the day.
The difference between today and yesterday, though, is today's rain will likely cover much less ground; rain coverage will be considerably lower at 30% instead of Monday's 70%.
It also appears the best chance of getting wet will be over northern portions of the viewing area, so if you live in Collier County, your chances of seeing a storm will be lower than in Charlotte County.
Aside from the isolated afternoon storms, today will be mainly sunny and hot. Temperatures will have the potential to warm into the mid 90s, and the heat index will be near 100 degrees.
Rain chances will dwindle even more Wednesday as some drier air briefly takes hold of Southwest Florida, so the main focus will be on the heat as temperatures soar into the mid 90s.
By Thursday and Friday, afternoon showers and storms will make a comeback, and it looks like the afternoon thunderstorm pattern will be in place through the upcoming weekend as well.
In the tropics, Ernesto is struggling with some dry air at the moment, which has prevented the storm from strengthening into a hurricane overnight. Ernesto still has very warm water to work with as well as an overall favorable environment for future strengthening before landfall tonight near Belize and the Yucatan peninsula. Once Ernesto crosses the Yucatan, the system is expected to briefly move into the southern Gulf, and its final destination will likely be the coast of Mexico Friday morning.
Elsewhere, the former Tropical Storm Florence is no longer a tropical threat as what was left of the system eroded due to dry air and wind shear.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
THIS IS WHAT WILL BE HAPPENING TODAY ALL ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THE COUNTRY.
IT'S THE 29TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TONIGHT. THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR.
IT'S A CRIME AND DRUG PREVENTION EVENT.
PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES ALL OVER. WILL MARCH AND RALLY FOR PEACE,
THEY WILL TURN ON THEIR PORCH LIGHTS STARTING AT 5.
AND WILL GO OUTSIDE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS AND LOCAL POLICE.
THE IDEA IS TO SEND A MESSAGE., VIOLENCE WON'T BE TOLERATED.
FORT MYERS POLICE ARE PARTICIPATING WITH EVENTS PLANNED AT EDISON MALL, CLEMENTE PARK, AND ALONG JACKSON STREET IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD,
A WELL-KNOWN CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IS EXPECTED BACK IN COURT TODAY, TO REPRESENT A CLIENT,
AFTER BEING ARRESTED OVER THE WEEKEND.
FORT MYERS POLICE OFFICERS SAY DAVID BRENER ASSAULTED HIS GIRLFRIEND - CHOKING HER AND HITTING HER IN THE FACE WITH A PURSE.
HE WAS ARRESTED FOR MISDEMEANOR BATTERY.
BRENER IS A PROMINENT DEFENSE ATTORNEY WHO REPRESENTS THOSE ACCUSED OF THE MOST SERIOUS CRIMES IN OUR AREA.
BRENER TELLS NBC-2 THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY, BUT HE HAS NO COMMENT ABOUT HIS ARREST.
TODAY IN COURT BRENER IS REPRESENTING THIS MAN, YOUSEL RIVERA.
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RIVERA IS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING A CAPE CORAL POLICE OFFICER,
AT POINT BLANK RANGE DURING A TRAFFIC STOP.
THIS DASHCAM VIDEO FROM APRIL 20-11 CAPTURED THE SHOOTING OF OFFICER DAVID WAGONER.
RIVERA HAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO ATTEMPTED MURDER OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA HAS ORDERED FLAGS AT HALF STAFF UNTIL AUGUST 10TH,
IT'S IN RESPONSE TO THE DEADLY SHOOTINGS AT A WISCONSIN RELIGIOUS TEMPLE.
AND NOW WITH THE LATEST ON THE INVESTIGATION, HERE'S
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM THIS MORNING, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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GOOD MORNING.
THE MOTIVE BEHIND THE ATTACK IS STILL BEING ASSESSED.
THE GUNMAN, WHO KILLED SIX PEOPLE, WAS SHOT BY POLICE RESPONDING TO THE SUNDAY MORNING ATTACK.
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THE GUNMAN, 40 YEAR OLD WADE PAGE, IS BEING LINKED TO WHITE SUPREMACISTS, AND WE ARE LEARNING MORE ABOUT HIM THIS MORNING.
HE'S A FORMER ARMY SOLDIER WHO I'VE LEARNED PAGE PLAYED IN WHITE SUPREMACIST HEAVY METAL BAND.
A FIRM THAT SEARCHES THE INTERNET FOR TERRORIST ACTIVITY SAY WADE FREQUENTLY POSTED ITEMS WITH EXTREMIST VIEWS.
A POLICE OFFICIAL IN MILWAUKEE SAYS THERE IS "A LOT OF INFORMATION TO PROCESS IN DETERMING A MOTIVE.
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AND I JUST CHECKED, THREE SHOOTING VICTIMS ARE STILL FIGHTING FOR THEIR LIVES THIS MORNING IN THE HOSPITAL INCLUDING, THE FIRST OFFICER ON THE SCENE, WHOM MANY ARE CALLING A HERO.
HE REMAINS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, SD NBC-2.
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THIS MORNING NBC-2 IS STAYING ON TOP OF A KILLER ON THE LOOSE.
AND WE NOW HAVE A BETTER DESCRIPTION OF WHAT PEOPLE SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR.
FORT MYERS POLICE RELEASED THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SNAPSHOT.
THEY TELL US THE KILLER WAS DRIVING THIS NEWER MODEL, GOLD CAMRY AND ASK ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON THIS CAR TO CALL THEM.
SUNDAY NIGHT, SHOTS RANG OUT AT THE SUPER STOP CONVENIENCE STORE ON FOWLER STREET.
23 YEAR OLD ERNEST ZIGLER, PICTURED HERE IN A WHITE SHIRT, WAS FOUND DEAD, LYING ON A NEARBY SIDEWALK.
HIS COUSIN. ANTWAN THOMAS WAS ALSO SHOT. BUT HE SURVIVED.
SO FAR NO SUSPECTS AND NO ARRESTS.
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RIGHT NOW CAPE CORAL POLICE ARE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A BANK ROBBER.
TAKE A LOOK -- INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS MAN CLAIMED HE HAD A GUN AND GOT AWAY WITH MONEY AT THE FIFTH THIRD BANK ON NORTHEAST PINE ISLAND ROAD MONDAY MORNING.
IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION -- CALL THE CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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IT'S DECISION 2012 AND WE ARE NOW 90 DAYS OUT FROM THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER.
THE STATE OF FLORIDA SAYS THIS MORNING, EARLY VOTING HAS BEEN UNEVENTFUL SO FAR.
THE LINES HAVE BEEN SHORT, AND IN SOME CASES NON-EXISTENT, AT SITES AROUND FLORIDA.
EARLY VOTING IN MOST OF THE STATE BEGAN SATURDAY.
IN CHARLOTTE, THE WEEKEND TOTAL WAS ALMOST 13-HUNDRED EARLY VOTERS.
IN LEE COUNTY, ALMOST 22-HUNDRED VOTERS.
AND IN COLLIER, WHERE THEY'VE BEEN VOTING FOR MORE THAN A WEEK, ABOUT 47-HUNDRED PEOPLE HAVE VOTED EARLY.
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THIS MORNING NBC-2 HAS NEW VIDEO OF F-15 FIGHTER JETS,
SCRAMBLING TO INTERCEPT TWO PLANES VIOLATING PRESIDENTIAL AIRSPACE.
THE TWO PLANES GOT TOO CLOSE TO MARINE-ONE LAST NIGHT,
THE PRESIDENTIAL HELICOPTER,
WHILE PRESIDENT OBAMA WAS ONBOARD.
THE TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS HAPPENED WHILE THE PRESIDENT WAS EN ROUTE FROM J-F-K INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO A CAMPAIGN EVENT IN CONNECTICUT.
BOTH AIRCRAFT WERE FLYING IN TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTED AREAS.
THEY LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.
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AND SPEAKING OF THE PRESIDENT. HE'S ON BOARD WITH A PLAN THIS MORNING.TO EXEMPT U.S. OLYMPIANS FROM PAYING A TAX FOR WINNING MEDALS.
THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS PRESIDENT OBAMA SUPPORTS THE PLAN, FIRST INTRODUCED LAST WEEK BY FLORIDA SENATOR MARCO RUBIO.
OLYMPIANS WHO EARN GOLD MEDALS RECEIVE A 25 THOUSAND DOLLAR PRIZE, SILVER WINNERS GET 15 THOUSAND AND BRONZE WINNERS PICK UP 10 GRAND.
RIGHT NOW THEY HAVE TO PAY THE IRS A CUT OF THAT PRIZE.
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IT IS DAY ELEVEN OF THE SUMMER OLYMPICS,
AND THE UNITED STATES EARNED ONLY ONE GOLD MEDAL YESTERDAY.
BUT IT WAS A BIG ONE! AND IT CAME FROM TRACK AND FIELD.
POLE VAULTER JENN SUHR SAYS SHE HAD THE WORKOUT OF HER LIFE BEFORE LONDON.
SHE RAISED THE BAR AND BECAME AMERICA'S LONE GOLD MEDALIST LAST NIGHT -- SOMETHING SHE THOUGHT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN.
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AND LOOKING AHEAD TODAY,
GABBY DOUGLAS GETS ANOTHER SHOT AT GOLD.
SHE DID NOT MEDAL YESTERDAY --- HER ROUTINE WAS JUST NOT AS COMPLEX AS HER COMPETITORS:
AND SHE SAID SHE HAD A LITTLE MISTAKE ON THE BARS.
BUT GO GET 'EM TODAY GABBY!
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nats usa women's soccer winning goal, crowd cheering
AND WHAT A SHOT!
THAT WAS THE WINNING GOAL FOR THE U-S WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM. TAKING THE WIN OVER CANADA 4 TO 3.
THEY PLAY JAPAN THURSDAY FOR THE GOLD.
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AND NOW, WITH A LOOK AT WHAT ELSE IS PLANNED FOR OLYMPIC COVERAGE,
HERE'S SAVANNAH GUTHRIE WITH A PREVIEW OF TODAY.
coming up tuesday on today - the most decorated Olympian ever, Michael Phelps will be here live.
And I'll take a swing through the athletes village here in Olympic Park, when we see you Tuesday on Today.
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OLYMPIC COVERAGE STARTS BACK UP AT 10AM RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2. AND PRIMETIME TONIGHT INCLUDES MORE GYMNASTICS AND TRACK AND FIELD. ALL STARTING AT 8 RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2.
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AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT --
GAS PRICES ARE ON THE RISE THIS MORNING,
AND WE'RE BREAKING DOWN THE STATES WITH THE HIGHEST PRICES.
HAWAII TOPS THE LIST AT $4.15 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR UNLEADED.
ALASKA IS SECOND AT 4 DOLLARS.
CONNECTICUT IS THIRD AT 3.82.
FLORIDA IS AVERAGING $3.54 A GALLON RIGHT NOW.BUT DOESN'T EVEN PLACE IN THE TOP TEN.
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BUT FIRST HERE'S A LOOK AT THE LATEST OLYMPIC MEDAL COUNT.
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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'll notice some changes in the rain department today as our rain chances take a little bit of a dip, but we'll still be in line for some hit or miss afternoon storms during the peak heating of the day.
The difference between today and yesterday, though, is today's rain will likely cover much less ground; rain coverage will be considerably lower at 30% instead of Monday's 70%.
It also appears the best chance of getting wet will be over northern portions of the viewing area, so if you live in Collier County, your chances of seeing a storm will be lower than in Charlotte County.
Aside from the isolated afternoon storms, today will be mainly sunny and hot. Temperatures will have the potential to warm into the mid 90s, and the heat index will be near 100 degrees.
Rain chances will dwindle even more Wednesday as some drier air briefly takes hold of Southwest Florida, so the main focus will be on the heat as temperatures soar into the mid 90s.
By Thursday and Friday, afternoon showers and storms will make a comeback, and it looks like the afternoon thunderstorm pattern will be in place through the upcoming weekend as well.
In the tropics, Ernesto is struggling with some dry air at the moment, which has prevented the storm from strengthening into a hurricane overnight. Ernesto still has very warm water to work with as well as an overall favorable environment for future strengthening before landfall tonight near Belize and the Yucatan peninsula. Once Ernesto crosses the Yucatan, the system is expected to briefly move into the southern Gulf, and its final destination will likely be the coast of Mexico Friday morning.
Elsewhere, the former Tropical Storm Florence is no longer a tropical threat as what was left of the system eroded due to dry air and wind shear.
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FOR DRIVERS IN ONE AREA OF NORTH FORT MYERS,
IT'S A MUCKY MESS THIS MORNING.
HERE'S OVERNIGHT VIDEO OF CREWS SCRAMBLING TO HELP THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
RECENT RAIN CREATED SO MUCH MUD,
ALONG LAUREL LANE AND BARTHOLOMEW DRIVE, THAT PEOPLE COULD NOT LEAVE THEIR HOMES.
CREWS HAVE CREATED A PATH OUT. BUT THE PROBLEM IS FAR FROM FIXED.
PUBLIC WORKS SAYS IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE.
THE MAIN CONCERN IS EMERGENCY VEHICLES NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THROUGH.
CONSTRUCTION HAD ALREADY BEEN GOING ON IN THE AREA. NOW CREWS SAY THEY ARE WORKING TO MAKE SURE THE MUDDY MESS DOESN'T GET WORSE.
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RESIDENTS IN TWO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CITIES ARE BEING ASKED TO STAY INSIDE TODAY AFTER AN OIL REFINERY FIRE.
FIREFIGHTERS BATTLED A MASSIVE FIRE AT A CHEVRON OIL REFINERY IN RICHMOND LAST NIGHT.
OFFICIALS SAY THE FIRE IS SENDING THICK SMOKE OVER RICHMOND AND INTO SAN PABLO.
RESIDENTS ARE EVEN BEING ASKED TO TURN OFF THEIR AIR CONDITIONERS AND COVER CRACKS AROUND DOORS SO THE SMOKE DOESN'T GET INSIDE THEIR HOMES.
THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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INVESTIGATORS IN JOPLIN MISSOURI SAY IT WILL TAKE A FEW DAYS TO FIGURE OUT IF SOMEONE INTENTIONALLY LIT A FIRE AT A MOSQUE.
YOU CAN SEE THE DAMAGE LEFT BEHIND.
THE F-B-I SAYS IT IS TAKING THE FIRE AT THE ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF JOPLIN VERY SERIOUSLY.
THE AGENCY SAYS ABOUT 30 INVESTIGATORS ARE WORKING TO DETERMINE A CAUSE.
OFFICIALS RULED A FIRE AT THE SAME MOSQUE BACK IN JULY AS ARSON.
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NBC-2 IS LEARNING MORE ABOUT A WEEKEND SHOOTING THAT LEFT ONE CHARLOTTE COUNTY FIREFIGHTER DEAD.
THE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THERE WAS A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE VICTIM AND THE SUSPECT.
39-YEAR-OLD SAM DREHER DIED AFTER MICHEAL MINOR SHOT HIM TWICE IN SARASOTA SATURDAY.
AUTHORITIES SAY MINOR WAS IN A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH DREHER'S WIFE AND WAS TRYING TO GET SOMETHING HE OWNED OUT OF DREHER'S CAR WHEN THE SHOOTING HAPPENED.
ACCORDING TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.DREHER DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE AFFAIR. AND CONFRONTED MINOR TRYING TO STOP WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS A CAR BREAK IN.
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"Sam was a happy go lucky guy, he was willing to do anything you asked him to do, he always came in with a smile"
DREHER DIED SUNDAY.
MINOR, WHO TOLD DEPUTIES ON SCENE HE SHOT DREHER,
IS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER, ARMED BURLAGRY AND ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY.
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A COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTY IS RECOGNIZED FOR GOING BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY.
"I never thought twice about it I just jumped to my feet and away I went."
SERGENT KRISTEN SHINER WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF VALOR FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND GOT A PLAQUE FROM THE CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.
LAST MONTH SHINER WAS OFF-DUTY WHEN SHE HEARD GUNFIRE GO OFF IN HER CAPE CORAL NEIGHBORHOOD--
SHE GRABBED HER WEAPON AND RAN ACROSS THE STREET TO FIND ONE MAN ALREADY SHOT DEAD.
SHE THEN HELD THE MURDER SUSPECT AT GUN-POINT UNTIL POLICE ARRIVED.
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"Someone reloading a gun after they just shot somebody kind of speaks for itself theres no telling what the resident would have done but hed already shot one person could have been more."
KENNETH ROOP IS NOW FACING MURDER CHARGES.
POLICE SAY HE SHOT AND KILLED STEAK AND SEAFOOD SALESMAN.NICK RAINEY WHO KNOCKED ON HIS DOOR.
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FULL OF SNAKES.
THAT'S HOW A LEHIGH ACRES HOMEOWNER DESCRIBES THE VACANT LOT NEXT TO HIS HOME.
IT'S LOCATED ON THE 19-HUNDRED BLOCK OF RICHMOND AVENUE NORTH.
THE NEIGHBOR SAYS TWO OF HIS DOGS WERE KILLED BY THE SNAKES THERE THIS YEAR.
NOW, HE KEEPS A GUN CLOSE BY IN CASE ONE TRIES TO BITE HIM.
THE PROPERTY IS OWNED BY THE LEHIGH ACRES FIRE DEPARTMENT.
THE CHIEF SAYS THE DEPARTMENT IS WORKING TO FIND WAYS TO FIX IT.
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It's like the traffic lights. Nobody wants to put up traffic lights till somebody gets killed. Well do we have to wait for somebody to get killed or bit by a snake before something happens? No, that's not gonna happen. I'm gonna knock it out before that happens.
LEE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES TELL US THEY HAVE NO INVOLVEMENT IN THIS ISSUE.
THEY SAY SINCE THE LAND IS IN IT'S NATURAL STATE, IT'S NOT SUBJECT TO CODE.
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FORT MYERS BEACH LEADERS HAVE DECIDED TO SLOW DOWN TALKS--
OVER POTENTIALLY BUYING PRIME REAL ESTATE ON ESTERO ISLAND.
THEY'VE PAID TWO COMPANIES MORE THAN 11 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO ASSESS VALUE OF LAND--
JUST OVER THE MATANZAS PASS BRIDGE--
THE APPRAISERS STUDIED THREE PROPERTIES. INCLUDING THE OLD SEAFARER'S MALL LOT. THAT LEE COUNTY OWNS.
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL NOW REVIEW THE TWO APPRAISERS' REPORTS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
THEN DECIDE WHETHER TO BUY THE PROPERTY.
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STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!
IT'S NOT SOMETHING YOU SEE EVERYDAY.
A SKATEBOARDING GOAT!
THIS IS VIDEO FROM MELODY COOKE OF FORT MYERS AND HER PET GOAT "HAPPIE."
SHE CURRENTLY HOLDS THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD TITLE FOR "FARTHEST DISTANCE SKATEBOARDING BY A GOAT."
HAPPIE MADE IT 1 HUNDRED 18 FEET!
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WHAT DO YOU DO AFTER BECOMING THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED OLYMPIAN IN HISTORY?
DATE A MODEL?
AFTER FINISHING UP HIS OLYMPIC CAREER, MICHAEL PHELPS WAS SEEN LAST NIGHT WITH GIRLFRIEND MEGAN ROSSEE ON THE RED CARPET AT A SPEEDO EVENT IN LONDON.
THAT'S HER IN THE BLONDE PONYTAIL STANDING NEXT TO PHELPS.
SHE'S A 25-YEAR-OLD LOS ANGELES MODEL.
PHELPS HAS QUIETLY BEEN DATING HER FOR ABOUT FIVE MONTHS, BUT LAST NIGHT, HE MADE HIS FIRST OFFICIAL APPEARANCE WITH HIS FLAME.
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IS OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST RYAN LOCHTE READY TO TRADE IN HIS SWIM TRUNKS AND GOGGLES FOR A SEQUINED GETUP?
IT SOUNDS LIKE IT.
THIS MORNING LOCHTE SAYS HE'D LIKE TO DO 'DANCING WITH THE STARS'.
THE SWIMMER TOLD REPORTERS. HE'D VERY MUCH LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN "DANCING WITH THE STARS."
AND WHY NOT?
BESIDES THE EXTRA PUBLICITY DURING THEIR OFF-SEASONS, ATHLETES IN GENERAL HAVE DONE SURPRISINGLY WELL ON THE BALLROOM BASH, WITH THREE OLYMPIANS WINNING IN PAST SEASONS.
RIGHT NOW YOU CAN GO TO NBC'S FACEBOOK PAGE AND PICK WHO YOU THINK HIS PARTNER SHOULD BE.
IT'S JUST FOR FUN, HE'S NOT REALLY ON THE SHOW. YET.
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THINK ITS HOT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA?
WELL AT LEAST YOUR MAILBOX IS STILL STANDING FOR THE HEAT.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PHOTO FROM OKLAHOMA.
A MAN CLAIMS EXTREME HEAT WELL ABOVE 110 DEGREES MELTED THE PLASTIC MATERIAL THAT SUPPORTS HIS MAIL BOX.
YOU CAN SEE THE POST BENDING.
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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'll notice some changes in the rain department today as our rain chances take a little bit of a dip, but we'll still be in line for some hit or miss afternoon storms during the peak heating of the day.
The difference between today and yesterday, though, is today's rain will likely cover much less ground; rain coverage will be considerably lower at 30% instead of Monday's 70%.
It also appears the best chance of getting wet will be over northern portions of the viewing area, so if you live in Collier County, your chances of seeing a storm will be lower than in Charlotte County.
Aside from the isolated afternoon storms, today will be mainly sunny and hot. Temperatures will have the potential to warm into the mid 90s, and the heat index will be near 100 degrees.
Rain chances will dwindle even more Wednesday as some drier air briefly takes hold of Southwest Florida, so the main focus will be on the heat as temperatures soar into the mid 90s.
By Thursday and Friday, afternoon showers and storms will make a comeback, and it looks like the afternoon thunderstorm pattern will be in place through the upcoming weekend as well.
In the tropics, Ernesto is struggling with some dry air at the moment, which has prevented the storm from strengthening into a hurricane overnight. Ernesto still has very warm water to work with as well as an overall favorable environment for future strengthening before landfall tonight near Belize and the Yucatan peninsula. Once Ernesto crosses the Yucatan, the system is expected to briefly move into the southern Gulf, and its final destination will likely be the coast of Mexico Friday morning.
Elsewhere, the former Tropical Storm Florence is no longer a tropical threat as what was left of the system eroded due to dry air and wind shear.
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ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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HAVE YOU EVER ACCIDENTALLY BOUGHT A SAMSUNG WHEN YOU MEANT TO BUY AN IPAD?
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND TALK ABOUT AIRLINE AND HOSPITAL SAFETY, IN THE AIR IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
GOOD MORNING JANE.
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GOOD MORNING,
AMERICAN AIRLINES AND ITS AFFFILIATED COMPANES --
MAY BE FACING THE LARGEST EVER COMBINED PENALTY AGAINST AN AIRLINE FOR SAFETY VIOLATIONS!
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION HAS NOTIFIED A BANKRUPTCY COURT OVERSEEING AMERICAN'S CASE ABOUT THE POSSIBLE FINES.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL SAYS IT STEMS FROM ALLEGED SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFRACTIONS.
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MEANTIME -- IMAGINE UNDERGOING HEART SURGERY -- WHEN YOU DIDN'T REALLY NEED IT.
H-C-A, NOW FACING A JUSTICE DEPARTMENT PROBE.
AFTER THE NATION'S LARGEST FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL CHAIN, REPORTEDLY UNCOVERING EVIDENCE SUGGESTING TO SOME, THAT THAT'S WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE NEW YORK TIMES --
WHICH SAYS H-C-A DENIES DECISIONS WERE MOTIVATED BY FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS.
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AND IF YOU'RE THINKING OF BUYING A CAR -- YOU MIGHT WANT TO STEER CLEAR OF A HONDA CIVIC, OR A PRIUS C.
CONSUMER REPORTS MAGAZINE SAYS THOSE 2 -- PLUS THE JEEP LIBERTY, FORD EDGE AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, TOP IT'S LIST OF POPULAR VEHICLES YOU SHOULD AVOID.
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AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS -- KNOW ANYONE WHO ACCIDENTALLY BOUGHT A SAMSUNG TABLET WHEN THEY MEANT TO BUY AN IPAD?
OC:
ALRIGHT --
STRONGER THAN-EXPECTED EARNINGS REPORTS HELPING
DRIVING THE S&P TO A 3 MONTH HIGH YESTERDAY.
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AND -- HAVE YOU EVER GONE OUT TO BUY AN IPAD --
AND ACCIDENTALLY COME HOME WITH THIS INSTEAD?
A WITNESS FOR APPLE'S PATENT INFRINGEMENT CASE AGAINST SAMSUNG SAYS --
THE MOST COMMON REASON BEST BUY CUSTOMERS RETURN SAMSUNG'S GALAXY TAB 10-POINT-1 TABLET COMPUTER IS BECAUSE THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD PURCHASED AN IPAD 2.
THE ONGOING TRIAL -- THE FIRST IN THE GLOBAL COURT BATTLE BETWEEN APPLE AND SAMSUNG.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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A MAJOR HEADLINE THIS MORNING. THE ARIZONA SHOOTING SUSPECT JARED LOUGHNER.
MAY END UP PLEADING "GUILTY TO THE TUCSON MASSACRE. WHAT TO EXPECT IN COURT TODAY IN A LIVE REPORT.
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PLUS, IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!
A BIG DAY TODAY. BECAUSE IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL FOR MANY STUDENTS THIS MORNING.
AND NBC-2 HAS A LIVE PREVIEW.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
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A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARIZONA SHOOTING CASE THAT LEFT 6 PEOPLE DEAD AND FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS AND 12 OTHERS WOUNDED.
JARED LOUGHNER COULD CHANGE HIS PLEA, TO GUILTY.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM WITH WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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GOOD MORNING.
A SOURCE FAMILIAR WITH THE CASE SAYS A COURT APPOINTED PSYCHIATRIST IS SET TO TESTIFY TODAY, THAT JARED LOUGHNER IS COMPETENT TO ENTER A PLEA IN THE CASE.
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ASSUMING THE JUDGE ACCEPTS THAT JUDGEMENT, LOUGHNER WOULD THEN ENTER THE GUILTY PLEA TO MURDER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER IN EXCHANGE FOR A LIFE SENTENCE.
LOUGHER WILL BE ASKED TO ADMIT THAT HE SHOT AND KILLED 6 PEOPLE AND INJURED 13 OTHERS.
THE JUDGE WILL WANT TO MAKE SURE HE UNDERSTANDS WHAT IS GOING ON.
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LOUGHNER WAS DIAGNOSED MONTHS AGO AS SCHIZOPHRENIC. HE UNDERWENT TREATMENT IN A FEDERAL PRISON HOSPITAL.
HIS TREATMENT ENDED IN JUNE.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, SD NBC-2.
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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'll notice some changes in the rain department today as our rain chances take a little bit of a dip, but we'll still be in line for some hit or miss afternoon storms during the peak heating of the day.
The difference between today and yesterday, though, is today's rain will likely cover much less ground; rain coverage will be considerably lower at 30% instead of Monday's 70%.
It also appears the best chance of getting wet will be over northern portions of the viewing area, so if you live in Collier County, your chances of seeing a storm will be lower than in Charlotte County.
Aside from the isolated afternoon storms, today will be mainly sunny and hot. Temperatures will have the potential to warm into the mid 90s, and the heat index will be near 100 degrees.
Rain chances will dwindle even more Wednesday as some drier air briefly takes hold of Southwest Florida, so the main focus will be on the heat as temperatures soar into the mid 90s.
By Thursday and Friday, afternoon showers and storms will make a comeback, and it looks like the afternoon thunderstorm pattern will be in place through the upcoming weekend as well.
In the tropics, Ernesto is struggling with some dry air at the moment, which has prevented the storm from strengthening into a hurricane overnight. Ernesto still has very warm water to work with as well as an overall favorable environment for future strengthening before landfall tonight near Belize and the Yucatan peninsula. Once Ernesto crosses the Yucatan, the system is expected to briefly move into the southern Gulf, and its final destination will likely be the coast of Mexico Friday morning.
Elsewhere, the former Tropical Storm Florence is no longer a tropical threat as what was left of the system eroded due to dry air and wind shear.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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IN THE WAKE OF THE 16TH HOMICIDE FOR THE CITY OF FORT MYERS, TONIGHT THE COMMUNITY WILL GATHER TO STAND UP AGAINST CRIME.
IT'S THE 29TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TONIGHT.
NBC-2'S KELLY CRESWELL IS LIVE IN FORT MYERS WHERE AN ORGANIZED EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY, GOOD MORNING KELLY.
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THIS NATIONAL EVENT COULDN'T COME AT A MORE IMPORTANT TIME FOR THE CITY OF FORT MYERS.
I'M AT CLEMENTE PARK WHERE THERE WILL BE A STOP THE VIOLENCE RALLY AND MARCH.
EVENTS LIKE THIS WILL BE HAPPENING ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TODAY WHERE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WILL JOIN FORCES FOR DRUG AND CRIME PREVENTION.
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THIS IS WHAT WILL BE HAPPENING TODAY ALL ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THE COUNTRY.
IT'S THE 29TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TONIGHT. THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR.
STARTING AT FIVE O'CLOCK, PEOPLE WILL TURN ON THEIR PORCH LIGHTS
THEY WILL TURN ON THEIR PORCH LIGHTS STARTING AT 5PM, AND THEN SPEND THE EVENING OUTSIDE WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.
SOME COMMUNITIES HAVE PLANNED COOKOUTS AND BLOCK PARTIES.
AT THE EDISON MALL, THERE WILL BE A STOP THE VIOLENCE MARCH AT 5PM AT ENTRANCE "F" NEAR DILLARDS.
THEN HERE AT CLEMENTE PARK AS I MENTIONED THERE WILL BE A STOP THE VIOLENCE MARCH AT 6:30.
THEN DOWNTOWN ON JACKSON STREET BETWEEN FIRST AND BAY STREETS THERE WILL BE MORE ACTIVITIES GOING ON FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
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THE IDEA IS TO SEND A MESSAGE, THAT VIOLENCE WON'T BE TOLERATED.
LAST YEAR ACROSS THE COUNTRY---37 MILLION PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT.
THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT, ALONG WITH SEVERAL LOCAL SPONSORS ARE HELPING PUT THE EVENTS ON HERE.
LIVE IN FM KC NBC2.
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IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
FIVE LEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLs START TODAY.
AND MANY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY START TODAY.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE AT CHARLOTTE COOUNTY HIGH SCHOOL WITH A PREVIEW, GOOD MORNING DANIELLE!
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GOOD MORNING.
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-15,286 students grades K - 12 will be returning to school
-943 teachers back in the classrooms
-89 busses on the road transporting 7,400 students.
-First bus out at 5:15 am last bus in at 5:45
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ITS BACK TO SCHOOL TODAY FOR MANY STUDENTS WHO WITNESSED AND SURVIVED THE COLORADO MOVIE THEATER MASSACRE.
THE AURORA SCHOOL DISTRICT BELIEVES AROUND 50 STUDENTS WERE IN TWO MOVIE THEATERS AT THE TIME OF LAST MONTH'S SHOOTING THAT KILLED TWELVE PEOPLE.
WE'RE TOLD A RECENT GRADUATE WAS AMONG THOSE KILLED.
ADMINISTRATORS ARE PLANNING TO HAVE GRIEF CONSELORS ON HAND FOR THE STUDENTS.
SUSPECTED KILLER JAMES HOLMES REMAINS IN JAIL.
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STUDENTS IN HENRYVILLE, INDIANA RETURN TO THEIR SCHOOL TODAY. THAT WAS NEARLY DESTROYED BY A TORNADO FIVE MONTHS AGO.
IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AT HENRYVILLE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
CONSTRUCTION CREWS HAVE BEEN WORKING PRACTICALLY NON-STOP SINCE THE MARCH TWISTER BLEW APART THE SCHOOL.
ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS THE TEACHERS WILL DO WITH THEIR STUDENTS WHEN THEY ARRIVE THIS MORNING - IS TAKE THEM ON A TOUR OF THE RENOVATED BUILDING.
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IT IS DAY ELEVEN OF THE SUMMER OLYMPICS,
AND THE UNITED STATES EARNED ONLY ONE GOLD MEDAL YESTERDAY.
BUT IT WAS A BIG ONE! AND IT CAME FROM TRACK AND FIELD.
POLE VAULTER JENN SUHR SAYS SHE HAD THE WORKOUT OF HER LIFE BEFORE LONDON.
SHE RAISED THE BAR AND BECAME AMERICA'S LONE GOLD MEDALIST LAST NIGHT -- SOMETHING SHE THOUGHT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN.
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AND LOOKING AHEAD TODAY,
GABBY DOUGLAS GETS ANOTHER SHOT AT GOLD.
SHE DID NOT MEDAL YESTERDAY --- HER ROUTINE WAS JUST NOT AS COMPLEX AS HER COMPETITORS:
AND SHE SAID SHE HAD A LITTLE MISTAKE ON THE BARS.
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nats usa women's soccer winning goal, crowd cheering
AND WHAT A SHOT!
THAT WAS THE WINNING GOAL FOR THE U-S WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM. TAKING THE WIN OVER CANADA 4 TO 3.
THEY PLAY JAPAN THURSDAY FOR THE GOLD.
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AND COMING UP ON THE TODAY SHOW THIS MORNING --
SAVANNAH GUTHRIE INTERVIEWS THE LOVELY AND TALENTED LOLO JONES.
SHE TALKS ABOUT WHAT KEEPS HER GOING ON THE TRACK.
DON'T MISS THAT STARTING AT 7AM.
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PLUS, ANOTHER TODAY EXCLUSIVE:
MATT LAUER INTERVIEWS GOLD MEDAL CHAMPION SWIMMER MICHAEL PHELPS.
BE SURE TO TUNE IN FOR THAT.
THE INTERVIEW IS SET TO AIR THIS MORNING IN THE 8AM HOUR.
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OLYMPIC COVERAGE STARTS BACK UP AT 10 THIS MORNING RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2. AND PRIMETIME TONIGHT INCLUDES MORE GYMNASTICS AND TRACK AND FIELD. ALL STARTING AT 8 RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
FIRST IT WAS CHIK-FIL-A APPRECIATION DAY.
NOW ANOTHER BIG NAME COMPANY IS JUMPING INTO THE GAY MARRIAGE CONTROVERSY.
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BUT FIRST HERE'S A LOOK AT THE LATEST OLYMPIC MEDAL COUNT.
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FOR DRIVERS IN ONE AREA OF NORTH FORT MYERS,
IT'S A MUCKY MESS THIS MORNING.
HERE'S OVERNIGHT VIDEO OF CREWS SCRAMBLING TO HELP THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
RECENT RAIN CREATED SO MUCH MUD,
ALONG LAUREL LANE AND BARTHOLOMEW DRIVE, THAT PEOPLE COULD NOT LEAVE THEIR HOMES.
CREWS HAVE CREATED A PATH OUT. BUT THE PROBLEM IS FAR FROM FIXED.
PUBLIC WORKS SAYS IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE.
THE MAIN CONCERN IS EMERGENCY VEHICLES NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THROUGH.
CONSTRUCTION HAD ALREADY BEEN GOING ON IN THE AREA. NOW CREWS SAY THEY ARE WORKING TO MAKE SURE THE MUDDY MESS DOESN'T GET WORSE.
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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'll notice some changes in the rain department today as our rain chances take a little bit of a dip, but we'll still be in line for some hit or miss afternoon storms during the peak heating of the day.
The difference between today and yesterday, though, is today's rain will likely cover much less ground; rain coverage will be considerably lower at 30% instead of Monday's 70%.
It also appears the best chance of getting wet will be over northern portions of the viewing area, so if you live in Collier County, your chances of seeing a storm will be lower than in Charlotte County.
Aside from the isolated afternoon storms, today will be mainly sunny and hot. Temperatures will have the potential to warm into the mid 90s, and the heat index will be near 100 degrees.
Rain chances will dwindle even more Wednesday as some drier air briefly takes hold of Southwest Florida, so the main focus will be on the heat as temperatures soar into the mid 90s.
By Thursday and Friday, afternoon showers and storms will make a comeback, and it looks like the afternoon thunderstorm pattern will be in place through the upcoming weekend as well.
In the tropics, Ernesto is struggling with some dry air at the moment, which has prevented the storm from strengthening into a hurricane overnight. Ernesto still has very warm water to work with as well as an overall favorable environment for future strengthening before landfall tonight near Belize and the Yucatan peninsula. Once Ernesto crosses the Yucatan, the system is expected to briefly move into the southern Gulf, and its final destination will likely be the coast of Mexico Friday morning.
Elsewhere, the former Tropical Storm Florence is no longer a tropical threat as what was left of the system eroded due to dry air and wind shear.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THIS MORNING BEN BERNANKE WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU ARE HAPPY.
THE FED RESERVE CHAIRMAN SAYS GAUGING HAPPINESS CAN BE AS IMPORTANT FOR MEASURING ECONOMIC PROGRESS,
AS DETERMINING WHETHER INFLATION IS LOW OR UNEMPLOYMENT HIGH.
CURRENT SURVEYS SHOW PEOPLE ARE HAPPIEST WHEN THEY HAVE GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH,
THE STRENGTH OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY TIES,
A SENSE OF CONTROL OVER THEIR LIFE,
AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEISURE ACTIVITIES.
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BRAND NEW ON DECISION 2012.
MITT ROMNEY SEEMS TO BE WINNING THE BATTLE FOR CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
FOR A THIRD STRAIGHT MONTH IN JULY, HE OUT RAISED PRESIDENT OBAMA.
ROMNEY BROUGHT IN MORE THAN 1 HUNDRED ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
THAT'S A LITTLE MORE THAN 25 MILLION MORE THAN THE PRESIDENT RAISED FROM DONERS.
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NEXT WEEK MITT ROMNEY PLANS TO CAMPAIGN IN THE SUNSHINE STATE IN HOPES OF LANDING THE BIGGEST SWING STATE COME NOVEMBER,
THIS MORNING FOX NEWS IS REPORTING THAT ROMNEY WILL BE JOINED BY SENATOR MARCO RUBIO MONDAY.
HOWEVER, DETAILS OF STOPS ALONG HIS BUS CAMPAIGN HAVE STILL NOT BEEN FINALIZED.
RUBIO IS AMONG THE TOP FOUR CHOICES FOR V-P PICKS.
ROMNEY BEGINS HIS BUS TOUR SATURDAY IN VIRGINIA, THEN IT WILL TAKE HIM TO NORTH CAROLINA, FLORIDA, THEN OHIO.
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NBC LATE NIGHT WILL TURN POLITICAL NEXT WEEK WHEN FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA APPEARS ON THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO.
THE NETWORK IS ANNOUNCING THE FIRST LADY WILL MAKE HER THIRD APPEARANCE ON THE SHOW MONDAY.
ON HER LAST STOPOVER IN JANUARY, THE FIRST LADY PROMOTED HER "LET'S MOVE!" CAMPAIGN TO GET KIDS EXCITED ABOUT FITNESS AND HEALTHY EATING HABITS.
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AFTER NEARLY A YEAR OF CONTROVERSY. THE NURSING PROGRAM AT EDISON STATE IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED.
EDISON STATE COLLEGE GOT THE LETTER. SAYING IT PASSED THE FIVE STEP PROCESS FOR ACCREDITATION.
AFTER FORGETTING TO APPLY THIS PAST GO AROUND.
EDISON SAYS.MAKING SURE ACCREDITATION PAPERS ARE IN.IS AT THE TOP OF COLLEGE'S LIST.
THIS ACCREDITATION IS GOOD NEWS FOR THE SCHOOL. AND STUDENTS HOPING TO GET A BACHELOR'S DEGREE.
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21:19 it's a great relief because i really don't want to transfer schools so knowing i can stay is great news 21:21
11:00 were a good program worthy of accreditation we earned it and it's a joyful day 11:08
NOT EVERYONE IS HAPPY THOUGH.
FOR THE NEARLY 100 STUDENTS WHO GRADUATED OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS--THE ACCREDITATION MEANS NOTHING.
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NOW IS THE TIME!
THAT'S THE MESSAGE THE LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HAS ON GETTING THEIR KIDS VACCINATED.
WE ALREADY TOLD YOU, SCHOOL STARTS THIS WEEK FOR LEE AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES AND IF YOUR KIDS AREN'T FULLY UP-TO-DATE IN THEIR VACCINES THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL COULD BE A HEADACHE.
THE STATE ALSO REQUIRES YOUR KINDERGARTNER HAVE THESE VACCINES BEFORE THE FIRST DAY.
AND DONT LEAVE THE SCHOOL OUT. IT MUST HAVE A COPY OF YOUR CHILD'S SHOTS RECORD.
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"Even if their shots are up to date. They have to get a particular form from either their private doctor or health department, so don't put that off. Your baby book isn't good enough you need the 680 form."
THE LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HAS EXTENDED HOURS THROUGH THURSDAY FROM SEVEN TO SIX.
IF YOU'RE UNSURE IF YOUR SCHOOL HAS YOUR CHILD'S SHOT RECORDS- GIVE THEM A CALL, THEY'LL BE ABLE TO TELL YOU.
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MORE KIDS ARE SMOKING CIGARS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
ALL THIS. DESPITE THE DANGERS.
FLORIDA YOUTH TOBACCO SURVEY CLAIMS NEARLY FOUR PERCENT OF COLLIER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND 15 PERCENT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS REPORTED SMOKING CIGARS ONE OR MORE TIMES DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS.
THAT'S UP BY MORE THAN A PERCENT SINCE 2008.
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THE HISTORIC DROUGHT CRIPPLING AMERICA'S HEARTLAND IS EXPECTED TO TAKE A TOLL ON GROCERY STORE PRICES ACROSS FLORIDA.
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FORECASTS A NATIONWIDE AVERAGE INCREASE
IN FOOD PRICES OF 3 TO 4 PERCENT NEXT YEAR.
THE PRICES FOR BEEF, PORK AND MILK ARE EXPECTED TO RISE AS FARMERS HAVE TO PAY MORE FOR FEED.
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FIRST CHICK FILA NOW SOME GAY AND LESBIAN ACTIVISTS PLAN ON USING STARBUCKS TODAY TO PUSH AN AGENDA.
NEW REPORTS THIS MORNING CLAIM GAY MARRIAGE ACTIVISTS ARE PLANNING TO SWARM STARBUCKS TODAY IN AN ATTEMPT TO COUNTER THE RECORD SALES FROM LAST WEEK'S CHICK-FIL-A APPRECIATION DAY.
THIS FOLLOWS THE HEAD OF THE CHAIN CITING HIS POSITION AGAINST SAME SEX MARRIAGE.
COFFEE GIANT STARBUCKS RECENTLY THREW ITS SUPPORT BEHIND EFFORTS TO MAKE GAY MARRIAGE LEGAL.
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A NEW CONSUMER ALERT FOR ANYONE WHO'S LOOKING INTO PURCHASING AN APPLE PRODUCT.
THE COMPANY IS ELIMINATING GOOGLE'S YOUTUBE AS A PRE-LOADED APP ON ITS MOBILE DEVICES.
WHEN APPLE RELEASED THE TEST VERSION OF ITS UPCOMING MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEM, THE VIDEO SHARING SERVICE WAS NOT ON THE LINEUP.
CUSTOMERS CAN USE YOUTUBE IN THE SAFARI BROWSER, AND GOOGLE IS WORKING ON A NEW YOUTUBE APP TO BE ON THE APP STORE.
GOOGLE AND APPLE ARE BATTLING EACH OTHER FOR SHARES IN THE MOBILE COMPUTING INDUSTRY.
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ACTOR MICHAEL CLARKE DUNCAN IS APPARENTLY IMPROVING FOLLOWING A NEARLY DEADLY HEART ATTACK.
"THE GREEN MILE" STAR REMAINS IN A LOS ANGELES HOSPITAL MORE THAN THREE WEEKS FOLLOWING HIS HEALTH SCARE.
HIS PUBLICIST CLAIMS THE 54 YEAR-OLD ACTOR "WAS JUST MOVED FROM THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT.
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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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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'll notice some changes in the rain department today as our rain chances take a little bit of a dip, but we'll still be in line for some hit or miss afternoon storms during the peak heating of the day.
The difference between today and yesterday, though, is today's rain will likely cover much less ground; rain coverage will be considerably lower at 30% instead of Monday's 70%.
It also appears the best chance of getting wet will be over northern portions of the viewing area, so if you live in Collier County, your chances of seeing a storm will be lower than in Charlotte County.
Aside from the isolated afternoon storms, today will be mainly sunny and hot. Temperatures will have the potential to warm into the mid 90s, and the heat index will be near 100 degrees.
Rain chances will dwindle even more Wednesday as some drier air briefly takes hold of Southwest Florida, so the main focus will be on the heat as temperatures soar into the mid 90s.
By Thursday and Friday, afternoon showers and storms will make a comeback, and it looks like the afternoon thunderstorm pattern will be in place through the upcoming weekend as well.
In the tropics, Ernesto is struggling with some dry air at the moment, which has prevented the storm from strengthening into a hurricane overnight. Ernesto still has very warm water to work with as well as an overall favorable environment for future strengthening before landfall tonight near Belize and the Yucatan peninsula. Once Ernesto crosses the Yucatan, the system is expected to briefly move into the southern Gulf, and its final destination will likely be the coast of Mexico Friday morning.
Elsewhere, the former Tropical Storm Florence is no longer a tropical threat as what was left of the system eroded due to dry air and wind shear.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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FORMER UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA QUARTERBACK TIM TEBOW IS FORCED TO HELP BREAK UP A MELEE INVOLVING HIS OWN TEAM.
nats of player throwing football at other player.then crowd going ooh oooh ohh
THIS IS THE BRAWL THAT BROKE OUT DURING MONDAY'S PRACTICE AT THE NEW YORK JETS TRAINING CAMP.
YOU CAN SEE TEBOW IN THE RED JERSEY FORCED TO DIVE INTO THE PILE.
ABOUT 20 PLAYERS WERE INVOLVED IN THE BRIEF BRAWL ATLEAST SOME TEAM PERSONNEL SUFFERED CUTS WHILE ON THE SIDELINE.
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A NEW MUST SEE PHOTO THAT SHOULD MAKE YOU THINK TWICE ABOUT TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.
THE TEENAGER DRIVING THIS CAR IS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AFTER THIS FENCE BOARD WENT THROUGH HIS WINDSHIELD.
POLICE IN WASHINGTON STATE, SAY THE 18-YEAR-OLD WAS SEEN TEXTING JUST BEFORE THE CRASH.
TROOPERS SAY HE WAS CUTTING OFF DRIVERS AND MADE A WILD U-TURN THAT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BEFORE HE WENT OFF THE ROAD, HITTING A HORSE FENCE.
THE TEEN SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AND CUTS ON HIS FACE.
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HE IS SETTING OFF AN INTERNET FRENZY THIS MORNING.
HE'S NASA'S MOHAWK GUY. HAVE YOU SEEN HIM?
CHECK IT OUT.
THIS IS BOBAK FERDOWSI.
AND HE'S A FLIGHT DIRECTOR FOR THE MARS SCIENCE LABORATORY CURIOSITY MISSION.
AND HE'S PIQUED THE PUBLIC'S CURIOSITY WITH HIS UNIQUE STYLE.
WHAT A TEAM PLAYER!
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A BARRIER IS ABOUT TO BE BROKEN DOWN.ALL THANKS TO A LABOR DISPUTE.
FOR THE FIRST TIME A WOMAN WILL OFFICIATE A N-F-L GAME.
SHANNON EASTIN WILL BE PART OF THE CREW FOR THURSDAY'S PRE-SEASON GAME BETWEEN THE GREEN BAY PACKERS AND THE SAN DIEGO CHARGERS.
EASTIN, HAS CALLED COLLEGE GAMES IN THE MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE.
SHE'S BEEN HIRED BY THE NFL AS ONE OF THE REPLACEMENTS FOR THE REGULAR OFFICIALS, WHO HAVE BEEN LOCKED OUT BY THE LEAGUE.
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WANT TO DRIVE A LAP ON A NASCAR TRACK?
YOU CAN RIGHT HERE IN FLORIDA FOR TEN DOLLARS.AND MAYBE A TANK OF GAS.
THE HOMESTEAD MIAMI SPEEDWAY IS OFFERING PEOPLE A CHANCE TO GET THEIR CARS WASHED FOR TEN DOLLARS WHICH INCLUDES A LAP AROUND THE ONE AND A HALF MILE TRACK.
THE MONEY WILL GO TOWARD THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION.
THE EVENT TAKES PLACE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT THE SPEEDWAY
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ALL NEW AT SIX.
POLICE SAY A WOMAN PRETENDED TO BE A HOSPITAL WORKER AND TRIED TO KIDNAP A NEWBORN BABY AS THE NEW MOM TOOK A SHOWER.
FIND OUT WHAT STOPPED THE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER RIGHT IN HER TRACKS.
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ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN ONE GIANT LEAP FOR COOKIE LOVERS.WELL ALMOST.
NASA'S MARTIAN LANDING IS HELPING TO INSPIRE A COOKIE COMPANY REVEAL A NEW PRODUCT.
BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO HOLD OFF YOUR NEXT SUGAR CRAVING.
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BRINGING HOME THE GOLD FOUR LEGS AT A TIME?
WHY THESE POOCHES ARE WEARING OLYMPIC GOLD.
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AND YOU'RE LOOKING LIVE AT LONDON WHERE ANOTHER DAY OF GAMES IS TAKING PLACE.
NBC2 TAKES YOU LIVE WITH WHAT'S ON TAP FOR TODAY'S OLYMPIC EVENTS.
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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