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THIS MORNING ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY:
RALLIES AND MARCHES!
TONIGHT IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT--
AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA JOINS THE NATION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME.
PLUS, PAINTING A PICTURE.
NEW DETAILS EMERGE THIS MORNING OF A HATE-FILLED GUNMAN RESPONSIBLE FOR A HALF A DOZEN SHOOTING DEATHS AT A SIKH TEMPLE IN WISCONSIN.
AND SOCCER SENSATION!
THE U.S. WOMEN'S TEAM THRILLS WITH A SEMIFINAL WIN OVER CANADA IN DOUBLE OVERTIME.
WE'RE LIVE FROM LONDON WITH TODAY'S ACTION OVERSEAS.
NBC-2 NEWS AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY--
IT'S TUESDAY, AUGUST 7TH.
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
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WE CONTINUE TO TRACK THE TROPICS THIS MORNING--
AS TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO IS EXPECTED TO GROW TO NEAR-HURRICANE FORCE--
NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING OUT OF HONDURAS WHERE HIGH WINDS KICK UP-- UPROOTING TREES AND CAUSING SOME ROUGH WAVES--
LOW LYING AREAS WERE EVACUATED.
RIGHT NOW WE BRING IN NBC-2 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB--
TRACKING TO STORM'S LATEST PATH--
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.
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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HAPPENING TODAY--
IT'S 'NATIONAL NIGHT OUT' TONIGHT--
WHERE THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL JOIN FORCES WITH THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL CRIME AND DRUG PREVENTION EVENT.
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THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR--
WHERE MORE THAN 37 MILLION PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN AMERICA'S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME.
RESIDENTS ARE ASKED TO TURN ON OUTSIDE LIGHTS FROM 5 THIS EVENING TO NINE TONIGHT AND SPEND THE EVENING OUTSIDE CELEBRATING THE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN NEIGHBORS AND POLICE--
AND YOU CAN JOIN IN AT THREE DIFFERENT STOPS--
THE FIRST IS A MARCH STARTING AT 4:30 THIS AFTERNOON OUTSIDE THE DILLARDS AT THE EDISON MALL IN FORT MYERS.
A RALLY IS ALSO TAKING PLACE IN CLEMENTE PARK LOCATED AT HENDERSON AVENUE AND DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR BOULEVARD.
THAT STARTS AT 6-30 TONIGHT.
A THIRD EVENT WILL BE TAKING PLACE ON JACKSON STREET BETWEEN FIRST AND BAY STREETS IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
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NEW THIS MORNING--
WE'RE HEARING FROM THE FAMILY OF A MAN GUNNED DOWN AND LEFT DEAD ON A FORT MYERS SIDEWALK.
IT HAPPENED SUNDAY NIGHT OUTSIDE THE SUPER STOP CONVENIENCE STORE ON FOWLERS STREET.
POLICE SAY 23 YEAR OLD ERNEST ZIGLER WAS SHOT AND KILLED.
HIS COUSIN--21 YEAR OLD ANTWAN THOMAS WAS ALSO SHOT-- AND IS EXPECTED TO BE OKAY.
ZIGLER'S MOTHER MARCY HOPES POLICE CATCH THOSE RESPONSIBLE---
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2920 "Nothing is going to change anything. These guns and mentality that the young people have here in Fort Myers. I know somebody up high who is going to straighten it out one day. I hope God has mercy on them"
POLICE RELEASED THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SNAPSHOT.
THEY TELL US THE KILLER WAS DRIVING THIS NEWER MODEL, GOLD CAMRY AND ASK ANYONE WITH INFORMATION TO CALL THEM.
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THIS MORNING A PICTURE IS EMERGING OF A HATE-FILLED WADE MICHAEL PAGE --
THE GUNMAN RESPONSIBLE FOR SO MUCH DESTRUCTION AT THAT SIKH TEMPLE OUTSIDE
MILWAUKEE.
HIS MOTIVE IS STILL LARGELY A MYSTERY.
BUT DAYS AFTER HE KILLED SIX PEOPLE AND CRITICALLY WOUNDED THREE OTHERS,
FRAGMENTS OF PAGE'S LIFE ARE COMING TO LIGHT FROM PUBLIC RECORDS AND INTERVIEWS.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM UNCOVERING THESE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS--
STACEY.
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IT APPEARS, THAT WADE MICHAEL PAGE WAS NO STRANGER TO GROUPS WHO TRACK TERRORISM, BECAUSE OF HIS TIES TO THE WHITE SUPREMACIST MOVEMENT.
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THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER SAYS IT HAS TRACKED PAGE FOR MORE THAN TEN YEARS, AS HE MOVED THROUGH AMERICA'S SKINHEAD CIRCLES.
PAGE'S MOST RECENT BAND, PERFORMED AT WHITE POWER
FESTIVALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
PAGE SERVED IN THE ARMY FROM 1992 TO 1998 AND TRAINED IN PSYCHOLOGICAL
WARFARE.
HE WAS DISCHARGED AFTER BEING DEMOTED AND DEEMED "INELIGIBLE FOR RE-
ENLISTMENT.
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THIS MORNING, THREE OF HIS VICTIMS ARE FIGHTING FOR THEIR LIVES, INCLUDING
21 YEAR POLICE VETERAN WHO WAS ONE OF THE FIRST OFFICERS
TO ARRIVE AT THE SCENE, AND THE MAN MANY CALL A HERO.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
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THE MAN ACCUSED IN THE TUCSON MASS SHOOTING THAT KILLED SIX PEOPLE AND WOUNDED CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS COULD STRIKE A PLEA DEAL THIS MORNING.
THE POSSIBLE PLEA DEAL WOULD ALLOW JARED LEE LOUGHNER TO PLEAD GUILTY IN EXCHANGE FOR LIFE IN PRISON.
LOUGHNER IS ACCUSED OF A SHOOTING SPREE LAST YEAR THAT LEFT SIX PEOPLE DEAD AND WOUNDED 13 OTHERS, INCLUDING CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS.
AT LEAST ONE DOCTOR IS SCHEDULED TO TESTIFY.
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NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING OF CREWS SCRAMBLING TO HELP A NEIGHBORHOOD IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
THE RAIN CREATED SO MUCH MUD,
ALONG LAUREL LANE AND BARTHOLOMEW DRIVE, THAT PEOPLE COULDN'T LEAVE THEIR HOMES.
CREWS CREATED A PATH OUT BUT THE PROBLEM IS FAR FROM FIXED.
THE MUD MORE THAN A FOOT HIGH MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES TO GET THROUGH THE AREA.
PUBLIC WORKS TELL US THAT CLARY'S CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN REPLACING THE DRAINAGE AND SMOOTHING THE ROAD-- BUT HAD TO STOP BECAUSE OF HEAVY RAIN--
THEY SAY THEY ARE WORKING ON GETTING THIS SAFETY ISSUE RESOLVED THIS WEEK.
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NEW IMAGES BEAMING IN THIS MORNING FROM MARS.
NASA RELEASED A LOW-RESOLUTION VIDEO OF THE CURIOSITY ROVER DURING THE FINAL FEW MINUTES OF ITS DESCENT TO THE MARTIAN SURFACE.
NOW IT'S HARD TO SEE BUT IN THIS VIDEO THE PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD FALLS AWAY AS THE ROVER PLUMMETED THROUGH MARS' ATMOSPHERE, AND DUST WAS BEING KICKED UP AS IT WAS LOWERED BY CABLES INSIDE A CRATER.
HERE ARE SOME MORE IMAGES-- ONE THAT SHOWS THE PARACHUTE-- FOLLOWED BY THE ROVER'S WHEEL AFTER IT LANDED SAFELY ON THE SURFACE OF MARS.
THE MISSION TEAM IS AWAITING FULL-RESOLUTION FRAMES OF THE DESCENT - A PROCESS THAT WOULD TAKE SOME TIME.
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CHECK OUT THIS SWEET TREAT WITH A SPACEY SPIN.
KRAFT PAID HOMAGE TO THE MARS CURIOSITY ROVER LANDING WITH AN OPEN-FACED OREO--
COMPLETE WITH RED-DYED CREAM AND TIRE TRACKS.
BUT THE COOKIE WON'T BE HITTING THE SNACK AISLE ANYTIME SOON.
IT WAS FEATURED AS A PART OF OREO'S DAILY TWIST CAMPAIGN.
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IT WAS SOME PRETTY TENSE MOMENTS FOR DAY 10 OF THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES.
THE U-S WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM SURVIVED A HUGE SCARE FROM CANADA.
THE MATCH WENT THOUGH 2 SCORELESS OVERTIMES. THEN IN THE 3RD MINUTE OF EXTRA TIME, ALEX MORGAN SCORED ON A HEADER TO BOOST THE AMERICAN WOMEN INTO THE GOLD MEDAL GAME THURSDAY AGAINST JAPAN.
AND ON THE HARDWOOD, FRUSTRATIONS BOILING OVER WHEN AN ARGENTINEAN PLAYER PUNCHED CARMELO ANTHONY BELOW THE BELT.
THE US BASKETBALL TEAM GOT THE LAST LAUGH IN A 126-97 BLOWOUT--
AND MOVES ON TO THE QUARTERFINALS AGAINST AUSTRALIA.
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PARENTS AND STUDENTS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY ARE BACK TO THE GRIND THIS MORNING.
IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
LEE COUNTY STUDENTS. IN FIVE CHARTER SCHOOLS ALSO GO BACK--
BUT THE REST OF THE COUNTY STARTS TOMORROW.
AND KIDS IN COLLIER COUNTY. JUST ABOUT TWO WEEKS LEFT.
SCHOOL STARTS THERE ON AUGUST 20TH.
THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR MEANS YOU'LL SEE SCHOOL BUSSES ON THE ROADS THIS MORNING.
JUST A REMINDER TO BE CAREFUL. MORE KIDS WILL BE OUT AND ABOUT HEADED TO CLASS.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
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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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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75 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN DAMAGES--
THAT'S HOW MUCH MONEY TRAYVON MARTIN'S MOTHER IS SEEKING FROM THE
HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION OF THE GATED COMMUNITY IN SANFORD WHERE HER SON WAS KILLED.
SYBRINA FULTON IS ALSO SEEKING MONEY FROM A STATE FUND SET UP TO HELP CRIME VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
17-YEAR-OLD TRAYVON MARTIN WAS SHOT TO DEATH BY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH CAPTAIN GEORGE ZIMMERMAN BACK IN FEBRUARY.
ZIMMERMAN IS OUT ON ONE MILLION BAIL PENDING TRIAL.
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A WELL-KNOWN CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY WILL BE BACK IN COURT REPRESENTING AN ALLEGED SHOOTER TODAY-- JUST DAYS AFTER HE WAS ARRESTED HIMSELF.
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 OVER THE WEEKEND.
BRENER IS A PROMINENT DEFENSE ATTORNEY WHO REPRESENTS THOSE ACCUSED OF THE MOST SERIOUS CRIMES IN OUR AREA.
AND TODAY HE'LL REPRESENT YOUSEL RIVERA, THE MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING A CAPE CORAL POLICE OFFICER.
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A LEHIGH ACRES MAN IS PICKING UP THE PIECES OF WHAT'S LEFT INSIDE HIS HOME AFTER A FIRE TORE THROUGH HALF OF IT.
THESE FLAMES RIPPED THROUGH THE GARAGE OF THIS HOUSE ON 2-16 JAYVIEW AVENUE SUNDAY NIGHT.
THE HOMEOWNER SAID HE HEARD A LOUD BOOM, LIKE FIREWORKS, THEN RAN OUTSIDE TO FIND FIRE SHOOTING INTO THE AIR.
HE AND HIS FATHER-IN-LAW WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT OUT SAFELY, BUT HIS FOUR CATS DIDN'T SURVIVE.
SEVERAL FIRE TRUCKS LINED THE STREET AS THE FIRE PROVED TO BE VERY TOUGH FOR FIREFIGHTERS.
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they took care of it for a little while then all of a sudden, it started back up, took them a while to get rid of it.
FIREFIGHTERS SAY THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS ELECTRICAL.
THERE IS SMOKE DAMAGE INSIDE THE HOME, BUT IT IS REPAIRABLE.
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RIGHT NOW-- TORRENTIAL RAINS ARE PARALYZING THE PHILIPPINE CAPITAL.
WAIST-DEEP FLOODS TRIGGERED EVACUATIONS OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS AND THE GOVERNMENT SUSPENDED WORK IN OFFICES AND SCHOOLS.
VEHICLES AND EVEN HEAVY TRUCKS STRUGGLED TO NAVIGATE WATER-CLOGGED ROADS, WHERE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF COMMUTERS WERE STRANDED OVERNIGHT.
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GAS PRICES ARE ON THE RISE.
JULY MARKED THE FIRST MONTHLY INCREASE IN GAS PRICES SINCE MARCH.
TRIPLE-A SAYS PRICES ROSE BY MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT OR 17 CENTS A GALLON LAST MONTH.
ECONOMISTS SAY THE PRICE ROSE BECAUSE OF HIGHER GLOBAL OIL PRICES AND INCREASED DEMANDS FOR GASOLINE DURING THE BUSY SUMMER DRIVING SEASON.
TAKING A LOOK RIGHT NOW AT THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM OVERNIGHT--
FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR--
FOLKS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE PAYING-- 3-54.
THROUGHOUT FLORIDA IT'S 3-58.
AND NATION WIDE-- THE US IS DISHING OUT 3-63.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
WE'LL TAKE YOU LIVE TO LONDON--
WHICH ATHLETES HAVE A CHANCE TO MEDAL AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT IN THE DAY AHEAD
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IT'S DAY 11 IN THE SUMMER OLYMPICS, AND THE U-S HAS SLIPPED BEHIND IN THE MEDAL COUNT.
CHINA'S NOW AHEAD BY ONE - BUT TEAM USA HAS SEVERAL CHANCES TO CATCH UP TODAY.
DAVE WAGNER IS LIVE IN LONDON THIS MORNING WITH THE LATEST.
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AMERICANS ARE IN THE FINALS TODAY FOR SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING, DIVING, THE HIGH JUMP AND THE MENS TRIATHALON. HERE'S WHAT THEY'LL WEAR IF THEY WIN. GABBY DOUGLAS DIDN'T GET TO WEAR ONE LAST NIGHT. BUT SHE'S BACK IN COMPETITION TODAY.
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ALL-AROUND CHAMPION GABBY DOUGLAS GETS ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN A MEDAL TODAY. AFTER MAKING A MISTAKE AND COMING IN LAST MONDAY ON THE UNEVEN BARS.
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"I'm just gonna relax and child and mentally do strong routines in my head and just take it like I had for the final and hopefully it's going to go all right."
TEAMMATES ALI RAISMAN AND JORDYN WEIBER ALSO ALSO BACK ON THE MAT. RAISMAN'S LEADING. TODAY WILL BE WEIBER'S ONLY CHANCE TO WIN AN INDIVIDUAL MEDAL.
AND IF DANELL LEYVA CAN STICK THE DISMOUNT FROM THE HIGH BAR. HE COULD WIN HIS SECOND MEDAL OF THESE GAMES.
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ON THE TRACK. THREE U-S WOMEN QUALIFIED FOR THE 100 METER HURDLES.
sot - Kellie Wells / USA Track & Field :/pi
"I want to make my country proud, my family proud and I just want to be perfect."
POLE VAULTING RESUMES FRIDAY AFTER AMERICAN JEN SHUR SURPRISED HERSELF/i AND WON GOLD.
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"To come out on top, it's like, no way, can that be me now?"
BOXER ERROL SPENCE PROTESTED HIS LOSS TO INDIA. AND WON. NOW HE COULD BE IN THE RUNNING FOR A MEDAL. IF/i HE WINS A LATE-NIGHT FIGHT.
IN TEAM SPORTS: THE UNDEFEATED WOMENS BASKETBALL TEAM FACES CANADA TODAY.
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THE WATER POLO TEAM'S CLOSING IN ON GOLD. IF THEY DEFEAT AUSTRALIA THIS AFTERNOON.
AND WITH THE MEN NOW OUT OF CONTENTINO, OUR TWO BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAMS MAY BE HEADED TOWARD AN AMERICAN SHOWDOWN.
BOTH PLAY TODAY. IF THEY BOTH WIN. THEY COULD FACE EACH OTHER IN THE FINAL GAME.
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SO FAR, THERE ARE ONLY SIX ATHLETES OUT OF TEN THOUSAND WHO'VE WON FOUR MEDALS OR MORE. OF THOSE, THE TOP FOUR ARE US SWIMMERS.
I'M DAVE WAGNER IN LONDON - BACK TO YOU.
THE FIRST ATHLETE HAS BEEN KICKED OUT OF THE GAMES FOR DOPING?
NICK DELPOPOLO COMPETED IN JUDO - HE CAME IN SEVENTH, BUT NOW HE'S BEEN DISQUALIFIED AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR MARIJUANA. IN A STATEMENT, DELPOPOLO SAID A RELATIVE BAKED BROWNIES LACED WITH MARIJUANA BEFORE THE OLYMPICS - AND HE ATE SOME WITHOUT KNOWING THEY WERE TAINTED.
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AFTER A WEEK IN THE POOL, OLYMPIC SWIMMERS ENJOYED SOME LONDON NIGHT LIFE.
MICHAEL PHELPS, RYAN LOCHTE, NATALIE COUGHLIN, TYLER CLARY AND DANA VOLLMER ATTENDED A PARTY LAST NIGHT STAGED BY SWIM WEAR COMPANY SPEEDO.
AND IS LOCHTE READY TO TRADE IN HIS SWIM TRUNKS AND GOGGLES FOR A SEQUINED GETUP?
IT SOUNDS LIKE IT.
THE SWIMMER TOLD REPORTERS THAT HE'D VERY MUCH LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN "DANCING WITH THE STARS."
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THE TODAY SHOW WILL SIT DOWN WITH TWO OF THE MOST WELL KNOWN ATHLETES FROM THIS YEAR'S GAMES THIS MORNING--
THE FIRST IS AN EXCLUSIVE* INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL PHELPS,
TALKING ABOUT HIS RETIREMENT AND HIS 22 MEDALS MAKING HIM THE MOST DECORATED OLYMPIAN.
AND HOST SAVANNAH GUTHRIE WILL SPEAK WITH LOLO JONES--
THE TRACK AND FIELD PHENOM IN HOPES OF QUALIFYING FOR THE 100 METER HURDLES FINAL.
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AND OUR COVERAGE CONTINUES IN PRIMETIME TONIGHT--
WITH THE FINAL NIGHT OF GYMNASTICS--
TEAM USA CAPTAIN ALY RAISMAN AND JORDYN WIEBER WILL COMPETE FOR MEDALS IN FLOOR EXERCISE.
WHILE--
ON THE SAND BEACH VOLLEYBALL MOVES INTO THE SEMIFINALS.
MISTY MAY-TREANOR AND KERRI WALSH JENNINGS ARE EYEING A GOLDEN THREE-PEAT AFTER SWEEPING THE COMPETITION IN ATHENS AND BEIJING.
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ANDY MURRAY--- WHO BEAT RIVAL ROGER FEDERER IN STRAIGHT SETS IN MEN'S TENNIS SUNDAY-- IS SHARING HIS GOLD MEDAL--
WITH HIS DOGS.
THIS PICTURE WAS SENT OUT ON TWITTER SHOWING MURRAY'S POOCHES MAGGIE MAY AND RUSTY WEARING HIS TWO GOLD MEDALS.
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TIME RIGHT NOW--
AND WE'LL TAKE A QUICK LOOK NOW AT THE UPDATED MEDAL COUNT IN LONDON.
CHINA STILL IN THE LEAD WITH 64 TOTAL--
AND THE U-S ONLY BEHIND BY ONE.
CLOSING OUT THE TOP FIVE IS RUSSIA, GREAT BRITAIN, AND JAPAN
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AND THIS MORNING WE'D LIKE TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF ROBIN MCSWEENEY OF ESTERO
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!
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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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CONVINCING THE COURT-
THIS MORNING--
DEFENSE ATTORNEYS WILL TRY TO SPARE THE LIFE OF JARED LOUGHNER--
THE MAN ACCUSED OF A SHOOTING SPREE LAST YEAR IN TUCSON ARIZONA--THAT LEFT SIX PEOPLE DEAD AND WOUNDED 13 OTHERS.
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PLUS--RALLIES, MARCHES
TONIGHT IS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT--
AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA JOINS THE NATION IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY--
IT'S TUESDAY, AUGUST 7TH.
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
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AND DEVELOPING THIS MORNING--
THE MAN ACCUSED OF A SHOOTING SPREE LAST YEAR THAT LEFT SIX PEOPLE DEAD AND WOUNDED 13 OTHERS---- INCLUDING CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS----MAY AVOID THE DEATH PENALTY TODAY.
A POSSIBLE PLEA DEAL IS IN THE WORKS IN TUCSON, ARIZONA THAT WOULD ALLOW JARED LEE LOUGHNER TO PLEAD GUILTY IN EXCHANGE FOR LIFE IN PRISON.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US LIVE FROM OUR NEWSROOM WITH A LOOK AHEAD AT TODAY'S PROCEEDINGS--
STACEY.
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KRISTA, CLAY, THE PLEA AGREEMENT IS IN PLACE, BUT THERE IS NO GUARENTEE IT WILL GO THROUGH.
IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT HAPPENS AT A COURT HEARING IN TUSCON THAT IS SET TO BEGIN AT 11 AM, ARIZONA TIME.
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A PSYCIATRIST IS EXPECTED TO TESTIFY TODAY THAT LOUGHER IS COMPENTANT TO ENTER THE PLEA.
IF THE JUDGE ACCEPTS THE DOCTOR'S RECOMMENDATION, LOUGHNER IS EXPECTED TO ENTER A GUILTY PLEA TO MURDER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER.
THE JUDGE WOULD THEN ASK HIM A SERIES OF QUESTION ABOUT WHAT HAPPENE TO MAKE SURE HE UNDERSTANDS.
HE WILL HAVE TO ADMIT HIS GUILT AND TELL THE JUDGE WHAT HAPPENED.
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ASSUMING ALL THAT HAPPENS, THE PLEA AGREEMENT CALLS FOR A LIFE SENTENCE INSTEAD OF THE DEATH PENALTY.
AS IN EVERY CRIMINAL PROCEEDING, VICTIMS HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE IN COURT FOR A HEARING, NO WORD IF ANY OF THE VICTIMS, INCLUDING GABBY GIFFORDS WILL BE THERE.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM.
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH--
NBC2.
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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
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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NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING INTO THE MAN WHO OPENED FIRE IN A WISCONSIN SIKH TEMPLE.
DETECTIVES SAY WADE MICHAEL PAGE POSTED FREQUENT COMMENTS ON INTERNET FORUMS FOR SKINHEADS, REPEATEDLY EXHORTING MEMBERS TO ACT MORE DECISIVELY TO SUPPORT THEIR CAUSE.
DETECTIVES SAY THEY MIGHT NEVER KNOW THE MOTIVE--
BUT THE PICTURE OF PAGE THAT BEGAN TO DEVELOP SUGGESTED HE WAS A WHITE SUPREMACIST WHO WANTED TO SEE HIS BELIEFS ADVANCED WITH ACTION.
PAGE, WHO WAS SHOT TO DEATH BY POLICE, DESCRIBED HIMSELF AS A MEMBER OF THE "HAMMERSKINS NATION," A SKINHEAD GROUP ROOTED IN TEXAS THAT HAS BRANCHES IN AUSTRALIA AND CANADA.
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NEW THIS MORNING.
A PSYCHIATRIST WHO TREATED JAMES HOLMES.THE MAN SUSPECTED OF ORCHESTRATING THE WORST MASS SHOOTING IN U-S HISTORY. WENT TO POLICE SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVIE THEATER MASSACRE.
A-B-C NEWS IS REPORTING DOCTOR LYNNE FENTON BROKE THE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT WITH HOLMES TO GO TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HOWEVER, ITS NOT KNOWN WHAT THE POLICE OFFICER DID AFTER HER CONCERNS WERE VOICED.
THE REPORT CLAIMS THE AURORA, COLORADO POLICE OFFICER WAS RECENTLY INTERVIEWED WITH AN ATTORNEY PRESENT.
UNDER COLORADO LAW, A PSYCHIATRIST CAN LEGALLY BREACH A PLEDGE OF CONFIDENTIALITY WITH A PATIENT IF HE OR SHE BECOMES AWARE OF A SERIOUS AND IMMINENT THREAT THAT THEIR PATIENT MIGHT CAUSE HARM TO OTHERS.
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ALSO NEW THIS MORNING A WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF POSING AS A HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE TO TRY AND STEAL A NEWBORN GIRL FROM A MOTHER'S HOSPITAL ROOM.
POLICE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ARE NOW RELEASING THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO OF 48-YEAR-OLD GRISEL RAMIREZ WHO WAS WEARING SCRUBS AND A VISITOR'S PASS.
INVESTIGATORS SAY SHE WALKED INTO THE MOTHER'S ROOM AND GRABBED THE BABY WHEN THE MOTHER WENT TO TAKE A SHOWER.
POLICE SAY SHE TOOK THE NEWBORN AND PUT HER INSIDE A TOTE BAG,.
BUT WHEN SHE LEFT THE ROOM, A MONITORING DEVICE ON THE BABY GIRL TRIGGERED AN ALARM.
SHE WAS STOPPED BY HOSPITAL PERSONNEL.
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BRAND NEW ON DECISION 2012.
MITT ROMNEY SEEMS TO BE WINNING THE BATTLE FOR CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
IN JULY. FOR A THIRD STRAIGHT MONTH , HE OUT RAISED PRESIDENT OBAMA.
ROMNEY BROUGHT IN MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
THAT'S ABOUT 25 MILLION MORE THAN THE PRESIDENT RAISED.
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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.
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THIS NATIONAL EVENT COULDN'T COME AT A MORE IMPORTANT TIME FOR THE CITY OF FORT MYERS.
AT CLEMENTE PARK 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.
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 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.
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GOING BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY.
SERGEANT KRISTIN SHINER IS THE NEWEST RECIPIENT OF THE MEDAL OF VALOR FROM COLLIER COUNTY--
AND A PLAQUE FROM THE CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR HER HEROIC ACTIONS LAST MONTH.
SGT. 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 ORDERED THE SHOOTER TO DROP HIS WEAPON.
HE DID, AND SHE HELD HIM 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."
SGT. SHINERS FAMILY AND COLLEAGUES WERE AT YESTERDAY'S CEREMONY--
THE HUMBLE DEPUTY SAYS SHE DOESN'T SEE HERSELF AS A HERO.
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it's back to class for 20 Charlotte county Schools Today. I'm NBC-2's DK, next what this means for students, teachers, parents and drivers and how one school will start the year as a lighthouse."
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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 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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IT'S TIME FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY STUDENTS TO CRACK OPEN THEIR BOOKS ONCE AGAIN!
IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR MANY KIDS IN THAT COUNTY- THE FIRST OF 1 HUNDRED 80 MORE TO GO!
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE AT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL IN PUNTA GORDA WITH HOW THE DISTRICT IS KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR.
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TALK ABOUT BUSES, STUDENTS.
BUT THERE'S ONE SCHOOL IN THIS DISTRICT THAT WILL OPERATE AS A "LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL' THIS YEAR. SHINING A LIGHT ON MORE THAN JUST ACADEMICS.
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DESKS STAND SPOTLESS. LABELED WITH EACH STUDENT'S NAME, LIKE THIS ONE FOR CAYDEN. MS. CAMPAGNE'S KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM IS ALL SET FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
"I'm ready! I'm excited. Yay!!! I'm very excited."
THIS YEAR AT NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY, THE STUDENTS WILL LEARN MORE THAN JUST MATH AND READING. THEY'LL ADOPT NEW HABITS.- 7 OF THEM.BEFORE THEY EVEN CRACK OPEN THE BOOKS.
"It's not enough to just teach academics you also have to teach them how to be a good person."
THE HABITS AREN'T BAD ONES. LIKE NAIL BITING OR CRACKING YOUR KNUCKLES ,THEY'RE POSITIVE. LIKE "BEING PROACTIVE"AND "THINKING WIN WIN."
"The whole point of the habits are to start young so they can grow up with these so they can change their lives."
THE 7 HABITS COME FROM A PROGRAM CALLED "THE LEADER IN ME".
NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAS USED IT FOR A FEW YEARS NOW--
THIS YEAR IT'S TAKING A NEW TITLE. NOW CALLED A "LIGHT HOUSE SCHOOL"
IT'S WHERE THE SCHOOL SERVES AS A MODEL OF LEADERSHIP AND MENTORS TO OTHER SCHOOLS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. SO THEY, TOO CAN APPLY THE 7 HABITS.
"It's teaching them about manners and what's fair, to be kind and use nice hands"
AND THE PROOF IS IN THE NUMBERS
THE FIRST YEAR NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY APPLIED THE PROGRAM, IT CUT DISCIPLINE BY 60 PERCENT.
"This is setting up expectations up from day 1, saying 'this is the way we are going to do it'. It's like magic."
SO EVERY YEAR FOR CAYDEN. AND 800 OTHER NEIL ARMSTRONG STUDENTS,. IS A PRODUCTIVE ONE.
TEACHING THEM SKILLS. FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.
"They're taking what I've taught them and applying it to the 21st century learning which is a huge part of being a lighthouse school and preparing them for a future."
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THERE IS ONLY 1 OTHER LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT.
TAG WITH WHEN YOULL SEE BUSSES ON THE ROAD.
LIVE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC-2
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NEW RESEARCH OUT TODAY CLAIMS KIDS AREN'T BUCKLED INTO CARS PROPERLY.
RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANALYZED DATA ON MORE THAN 21-THOUSAND CHILDREN -- WHO WERE OBSERVED IN CARS PULLING INTO GAS STATIONS, RESTAURANTS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS.
FEWER THAN 2-PERCENT USED A BOOSTER SEAT AFTER AGE 7 -- EVEN THOUGH MANY EXPERTS RECOMMEND BOOSTERS AT LEAST UNTIL A CHILD REACHES 57-INCHES, THE AVERAGE HEIGHT OF AN 11-YEAR-OLD.
ALSO, MANY CHILDREN OVER AGE OF 6 SAT IN THE FRONT SEAT.
IT'S RECOMMENDED THEY STAY IN THE BACK UNTIL THEIR 13TH BIRTHDAY.
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HERE'S A GOOD ARGUMENT FOR GETTING KIDS TO STAY IN SCHOOL -- YOU'RE LIKELY TO LIVE LONGER AS YOU BECOME MORE EDUCATED!
RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO.LOOKED AT LIFE EXPECTANCY TRENDS FROM 1990 THROUGH 2008.
THEY SAY THOSE WITHOUT A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA HAVE LIFE EXPECTANCIES SIMILAR TO ADULTS LIVING IN THE 1950S.
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LOOKING AHEAD--
IT'S DAY TWO OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S BULLYING PREVENTION SUMMIT.
THE SUMMIT FOCUSES ON ENSURING THAT ANTI-BULLYING EFFORTS ARE COORDINATED AND BASED ON THE BEST AVAILABLE RESEARCH.
PANELS HIGHLIGHT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BULLYING AND SUICIDE, AND WAYS TO HELP STUDENTS WHO BULLY OTHERS.
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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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NOW TO WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY--
THE HOT STORY CIRCULATING THE WEB THIS MORNING--
AND ANYONE 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.
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TIME NOW IS--
JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES.
PLUS-- A FINAL CHECK OF YOUR NBC-2 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S AND A CHECK OF THE ROADS.
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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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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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COMING UP ON TODAY.
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YOUR TIME NOW IS--
LET'S GET YOU UP TO SPEED WITH THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS JOINING THOUSANDS OF CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TODAY. FOR THE 29TH ANNUAL "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT".
THE EVENT IS DESIGNED TO RAISE CRIME AND DRUG PREVENTION AWARENESS,
AND DRUM UP SUPPORT FOR ANTI-CRIME EFFORTS.
TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. TURN ON YOUR OUTSIDE LIGHTS FROM 5 TO 9 TONIGHT.
HERE'S A LOOK AT WHERE SOME OF THE EVENTS ARE HAPPENING IN FORT MYERS.
A STOP THE VIOLENCE MARCH STARTS AT 5 AT THE EDISON MALL.
THERE'S ALSO A RALLY AT CLEMENTE PARK.
AND AN EVENT IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
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THIS IS A STORY NBC-2 WILL BE FOLLOWING CLOSELY THIS MORNING.
JARED LOUGHNER IS EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY TODAY. IN EXCHANGE FOR A LIFE SENTENCE.
HE'S THE MAN ACCUSED IN THE TUCSON MASS SHOOTING THAT KILLED SIX PEOPLE AND WOUNDED CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS.
A COURT APPOINTED PSYCHIATRIST IS EXPECTED TO TESTIFY THAT JARED LOUGHNER IS COMPETENT TO ENTER A PLEA.
ASSUMING THE JUDGE ACCEPTS THE JUDGEMENT,
LOUGHNER WOULD PLEA GUILTY TO MURDER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER
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WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE MAN WHO OPENED FIRE AT A SIKH TEMPLE IN WISCONSIN.
OFFICIALS SAY 40-YEAR OLD ARMY VETERAN WADE MICHAEL PAGE HAD BEEN ON THE RADAR OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT TRACK TERRORISM BECAUSE OF HIS TIES TO THE WHITE SUPREMACIST MOVEMENT. AND HIS ROLE AS THE LEADER OF A WHITE-POWER BAND.
FIVE MEN AND ONE WOMAN WERE KILLED WHEN PAGE FIRED OFF SHOTS INSIDE THE TEMPLE.
PAGE WAS KILLED IN A GUN FIGHT WITH POLICE.
WHY HE DID IT IS STILL UNKNOWN.
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A PSYCHIATRIST WHO TREATED JAMES HOLMES.
THE MAN ACCUSED OF BEING BEHIND THE WORST MASS SHOOTING IN U-S HISTORY.
WENT TO POLICE SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVIE THEATER MASSACRE.
A-B-C NEWS IS REPORTING DOCTOR LYNNE FENTON BROKE THE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT WITH HOLMES TO GO TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HOWEVER, ITS NOT KNOWN WHAT THE POLICE OFFICER DID AFTER HER CONCERNS WERE VOICED.
POLICE RECENTLY INTERVIEWED THAT OFFICER.
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A WELL KNOWN LOCAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY ACCUSED OF ASSAULTING HIS GIRLFRIEND --
WILL BE BACK IN THE COURTROOM TODAY REPRESENTING A CLIENT.
THIS AFTER HE WAS ARRESTED FOR MISDEMEANOR BATTERY OVER THE WEEKEND.
DAVID BRENER REPRESENTS THOSE ACCUSED OF SERIOUS CRIMES IN OUR AREA.
HE WILL BE REPRESENTING YOUSEL RIVERA TODAY.
RIVERA IS THE MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING A CAPE CORAL OFFICER.
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THE MARS CURIOSITY IS ON ITS SECOND DAY ON THE JOB --
AND THIS MORNING WE'RE SEEING BRAND NEW PICTURES FROM THE ROVER.
TAKE A LOOK.
NASA RELEASED A LOW-RESOLUTION VIDEO OF THE CURIOSITY ROVER DURING THE FINAL FEW MINUTES OF ITS DESCENT TO THE MARTIAN SURFACE.
IN THIS VIDEO. THE PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD FALLS AWAY AS THE ROVER PLUMMETS THROUGH THE PLANET'S ATMOSPHERE.
YOU CAN ALSO SEE A PARACHUTE. AND THE ROVER'S WHEEL AFTER IT LANDED SAFELY ON MARS.
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IF YOU HAVE TO FILL UP YOUR TANK TODAY.
CHANCES ARE YOU'LL PAY MORE AT THE PUMP.
JULY MARKED THE FIRST MONTHLY INCREASE IN GAS PRICES SINCE MARCH.
HERE'S A LOOK AT PRICES IN OUR AREA.
FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR--
PEOPLE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE PAYING-- 3-54.
THROUGHOUT FLORIDA IT'S 3-58.
AND NATION WIDE-- THE U-S IS DISHING OUT 3-63.
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IT'S DAY 11 OF THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPICS GAMES.
AND YOU CAN EXPECT SOME NAIL-BITING EVENTS TODAY!
TONIGHT IS THE FINAL NIGHT OF GYMNASTICS.
TEAM U-S-A CAPTAIN ALY RAISMAN AND JORDYN WIEBER WILL COMPETE FOR MEDALS IN FLOOR EXERCISE.
WHILE ON THE SAND -- BEACH VOLLEYBALL MOVES INTO THE SEMIFINALS.
MISTY MAY-TREANOR AND KERRI WALSH JENNINGS ARE EYEING A GOLDEN THREE-PEAT AFTER SWEEPING THE COMPETITION IN ATHENS AND BEIJING.
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KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY ARE UP EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
FIVE CHARTER SCHOOLS IN LEE COUNTY ALSO HEAD BACK TO CLASS TODAY.
STUDENTS AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN LEE COUNTY HAVE ONE MORE DAY OF SUMMER.
AND KIDS IN COLLIER COUNTY, HAVE ABOUT TWO WEEKS OF VACATION LEFT.
SCHOOL STARTS ON AUGUST 20TH.
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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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