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NEW INFORMATION ON A BIG STORY WE'RE FOLLOWING TONIGHT ON NBC2 --
POLICE NOW SAY THE SUSPECT IN A SHOOTING NEAR THE TEXAS A&M CAMPUS IS DEAD.
A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND A CIVILIAN ARE ALSO DEAD -- AT LEAST THREE OTHERS ARE INJURED.
SOME LOCAL MEDIA ARE REPORTING PEOPLE WERE TRYING TO SERVE THE SHOOTER AN EVICTION NOTICE.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS STORY AND BRING YOU UPDATES AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE.
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POLITICS KICKING INTO HIGH GEAR TODAY --
AND FLORIDA IS FRONT AND CENTER.
REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY TOOK HIS BUS TOUR TO FLORIDA'S WEST COAST TODAY.
ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN GOT A BOOST OF ENERGY AFTER OVER THE WEEKEND WITH THE ADDITION OF RUNNING MATE PAUL RYAN.
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RIGHT NOW ROMNEY IS EXPECTED TO TAKE THE STAGE AT AN EVENT IN MIAMI.
THE DAY BEGAN WITH A RALLY SAINT AUGUSTINE.
FLORIDA SENATOR MARCO RUBIO AND GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT ATTENDED THE EVENT.
ROMNEY PRAISED HIS PICK FOR VICE PRESIDENT.WISCONSIN CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN.
AND ATTACKED PRESIDENT OBAMA'S HEALTH CARE REFORM PLAN.SAYING IT WOULD DRAIN RESOURCES FROM PROGRAMS LIKE MEDICARE.
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S/ Mitt Romney / Presidential Candidate:54
"I'm delighted to have picked as my running mate Paul Ryan - a great leader. A man who has proven that he knows how to solve problems. He did not just go to Washington and become involved in public service to try and make a name for himself. He instead went to make things better for the American people. He attacks problems, and he recognizes that there are honest differences between honest people and he looks to find ways to find common ground to bring people together.
MEANTIME, RYAN IS IN IOWA CAMPAIGNING.WHERE COINCIDENTALLY.PRESIDENT OBAMA SPENT THE DAY AS WELL.
/- ROMNEY CAMPAIGNS IN FLORIDA,DEFENDS RYAN
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The newly-formed duo of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. hitting the campaign trail. separately.
Ryan is in Iowa.
while Romney.
is sweeping through Florida.
That's where we find Jim Acosta with the very latest:
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MITT ROMNEY IS CAMPAIGNING ACROSS THE STATE OF FLORIDA TODAY WITHOUT HIS RUNNINGMATE PAUL RYAN AT HIS SIDE BUT IT'S SAFE TO SAY THE GOP CONTENDER STILL HAS HIS THOUGHTS FOCUSED ON THE WISCONSIN CONGRESSMAN. DURING AN EVENT IN ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA.ROMNEY BASICALLY DEFENDED THE BUDGET PLAN LAID OUT BY PAUL RYAN IN CONGRESS-- THAT BUDGET PLAN WOULD PARTIALLY PRIVATIZE MEDICARE--DURING HIS REMARKS HERE IN ST. AUGUSTINE. ROMNEY SAID HE WOULD PRESERVE AND PROTECT MEDICARE AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND DURING THIS EVENT HERE IN ST. AUGUSTINE, HE ALSO WENT AFTER PRESIDENT OBAMA, ACCUSING THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN OF RUNNING A RACE BASED ON WHAT HE CALLS SMEAR AND DIRT AND DISTORTIONS. AND PAYING HOMAGE TO THE SPACE COAST HERE IN FLORIDA, WHERE THE SPACE INDUSTRY IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY. HE USED THESE WORDS TO DEFEND HIS RUNNINGMATE:
"Now when President Obama was candidate Obama, he promised everyone in this country the moon. but he never got off the launch pad. And so we have a different approach.I'm delighted to have picked as my runningmate Paul Ryan, a great leader, a man who has proven he knows how to solve problems. He did not go to Washington and become involved in public service to make a name for himself. Instead, went to make things better for the American people."
LATER TODAY MITT ROMNEY WILL BE DOWN IN SOUTH FLORIDA, IN THE LITTLE HAVANA NEIGHBORHOOD OF MIAMI WITH MARCO RUBIO, THE FLORIDA SENATOR BY HIS SIDE. TOMORROW, HE HEADS TO OHIO, WHERE HE'LL BE JOINED BY ROB PORTMAN. SO IF THE LAST 2 DAYS HAVE BEEN ABOUT THE RUNNINGMATE, IT'S SAFE TO SAY THE EARLY PART OF THIS WEEK IS ABOUT THE RUNNER UPS.
JA, CNN, ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA.
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THE PRESIDENT'S IOWA STOP WAS THE START OF A THREE DAY BUS TOUR
AND PRESIDENT OBAMA WASTED NO TIME ATTACKING MITT ROMNEY'S CHOICE FOR VICE PRESIDENT AND HIS POLICIES.
DURING HIS MESSAGE TODAY HE TALKED ABOUT TWO FUNDAMENTALLY DIFFERENT VISIONS.
MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012
In the morning, the President will depart Chicago, Illinois en route Omaha, Nebraska. The departure from O'Hare International Airport and the arrival at Offutt Air Force Base are open press.
Later in the morning, the President will begin his three day campaign bus tour through Iowa in Council Bluffs where he will deliver remarks. The President's remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.
In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event in Boone, Iowa. The President's remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.
The President will remain overnight in Des Moines, Iowa.
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If we end Medicare as we know it, make it about your system, then somehow this is all going to lead to jobs and prosperity for everybody. The centerpiece of Mr. Romney's entire economic plan is a new 5 trillion dollar tax cut alot of it going to the very wealthiest Americans."
IOWA HELPED LAUNCH PRESIDENT OBAMA TO THE WHITE HOUSE DURING HIS 2008 PRESIDENTAL BID.
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FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA IS ALSO ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
SHE'S WRAPPING UP A TWO DAY VISIT IN CALIFORNIA AND WILL BE ON THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO TONIGHT.
THE FIRST LADY HAS APPEARED ON LATE NIGHT T-V SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM A PREVIOUS TAPING WITH LENO IN 2008.
YOU CAN CATCH TONIGHT'S INTERVIEW RIGHT HERE ON N-B-C TWO FOLLOWING THE NEWS AT 11.
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BUT AS THEY SAY.ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL -
AND TOMORROW VOTERS HERE IN FLORIDA HEAD TO THE POLLS FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION.
NBC-2'S ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY BREAKS DOWN WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND WHERE YOU NEED TO GO TO CAST YOUR VOTE.
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FLORIDA'S A CLOSED PRIMARY STATE - MEANING YOU CAN ONLY VOTE FOR A PARTY'S CANDIDATE IF YOU'RE REGISTERED WITH THAT PARTY.
BUT REGARDLESS OF PARTY AFFILIATION - THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ON THE BALLOTS TOMORROW, INCLUDING NON-PARTISAN ISSUES LIKE JUDICIAL CANDIDATES AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS.
WITH POLL WORKERS EXPECTING UP TO A 45 PERCENT TURNOUT, THE LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE IS BUSY TODAY.
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"Good morning, Lee County Elections, this is Jo Ann. How can I help you?" 21:50 - 53, 23:35 - 40 or 26:17
JO ANN BEAUMONT FIELDS NON-STOP QUESTIONS ABOUT TOMORROW'S PRIMARY ELECTION -
DO I NEED TO BRING MY VOTER I-D CARD?
"You do not need your card to vote, all you need is photo ID"
THE TOP QUESTION TODAY - WHERE DO I GO TOMORROW?
THE EASIEST WAY TO FIND OUT IS ONLINE - AT LEE ELECTIONS DOT COM
"it's right there - directions, a map, how to get there, sample ballot if you want to see that, all that information's on the website."
SPEAKING OF THE BALLOT -- DON'T BE CONFUSED IF THE BALLOT IN THE VOTING BOOTH IS SHORTER THAN THE MORE COMPREHENSIVE SAMPLE BALLOT.
"It is a generic ballot, it shows everything that could appear on someone's ballot throughout the county because we don't all vote on the same ballot"
BUT THERE *IS SOMETHING ON THE REPUBLICAN BALLOT THAT SHOULDN'T BE THERE --
GEORGE LEMIEUX'S NAME.
THE FORMER SENATOR WAS GOING TO RUN FOR THE SENATE SEAT BUT CHANGED HIS MIND.
HE TOLD THE MEDIA, BUT DIDN'T OFFICIALLY TELL THE STATE UNTIL AFTER THE BALLOTS WERE FINALIZED
"He just didn't meet the deadline, so signs will be posted in every single booth that says if you vote for George LeMieux that vote will not count."
"Polls tomorrow will be open from 7 am to 7 pm"
YOU'LL ALSO SEE JUSTICE DEPARMENT WORKERS AT THE POLLS - MONITORING PROPER COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL VOTING LAWS AT THE POLLING PLACES.
THAT INCLUDES MATERIALS POSTED IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH.
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THAT LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT COMES AS A RESULT OF THE LAST CENSUS - WHEN LEE COUNTY HAD A VOTING POPULATION WITH MORE THAN 5 PERCENT HISPANIC VOTERS.
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AGAIN POLLS OPEN AT SEVEN AND CLOSE AT SEVEN.
COUNT ON US FOR UP TO DATE ELECTION RESULTS TOMORROW NIGHT.
YOU CAN ALSO STAY CONNECTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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A WOMAN IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY ACCUSED OF AN UNIMAGINABLE CRIME WILL SOON FACE A JURY.
A WARNING -
THE DETAILS OF THIS CASE ARE GRAPHIC.
29-YEAR OLD MELISSA BAILEY IS ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY MOLESTING HER OWN DAUGHTER --
EVEN ALLOWING HER 62-YEAR OLD BOYFRIEND TO RAPE THE GIRL.
N-B-C TWO'S CHARLIE KEEGAN WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE COURTROOM AND IS FOLLOWING THE CASE FROM OUR CHARLOTTE COUNTY MOBILE NEWSROOM.
CHARLIE
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THINGS ARE JUST WRAPPING UP HERE FOR THE DAY. A JURY IS SEATED AND NOW SIX PEOPLE WILL DECIDE IF MELISSA BAILEY IS GUILTY OF SEXUAL BATTERY AND SEVERAL ITHER CRIMES.
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Nats judge today reading charges.
29 YEAR OLD MELISSA BAILEY SAT IN THE COURTROOM ALL DAY HARDLY SAYING A THING AND HARDLY REACTING AS THE JUDGE READ THE SIX FELONIES SHE'S FACING.
THE CHARGES DATE BACK TO 2009 WHEN DEPUTIES ARRESTED HER IN ONE IF THE WORST CASES THEYVE INVRSTIGATED.
DETECTIVES SAY BAILEY LET HER 59 year old boyfriend rape HER 18 month old girl.
Sot carp "they'd been having sex with this baby- both of them since the child was born."
WE CAUGHT UP WITH GLENN NELSON IN THIS JAIL HOUSE INTERVIEW. HE ADMITTED TO HAVING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY BUT SAID HIM AND BAILEY ONLY TALKED ABOUT RAPING TE BABY
nelson "it's all in there all the time about fantasies- not reality that was happening- it was fantasizing and talking about it."
NELSON IS IN PRISON AFTER HE AGREED TO A PLEA DEAL LAST YEAR.
WE LEARNED TODAY TGE LAWYER REPRESENTING BAULEY WILL USE INSANITY AS A DEFENSE.
A DOCTOR HAS RULED BAIKEY FIT TO STAND TRIAL.
Soy from old pkg went something like this" she's nuts, she had a tumor"
We also learned BAILEY REJECTED A PLEA DEAL BEFORE THE TRIAL BEGAN.
SHE COULD FACE LIFE IN PRISON IF CONVICTED.
WHILE PICKING JURORS, LAWYERS WARNED TE POOL ABOUT GRAPHIC PHOTSOS AND A VIDEO THEY'D SEE AS JURORS ALL PART OF WHAT DETECTIVES SAY MAKES THIS ONE OF THE WORST CASES TEYVE INVESTIGATED.
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TRIAL CONTUNUES TOMORROW
THE VICTIM IS FOUR YEARS ILD AND IS LIVIGN WITH HER FATHER.
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THE TRIAL WILL RESUME TOMORROW WITH OPENING STATEMENTS. IT IS EXPECTED TO LAST UNTIL THURSDAY OR FRIDAY.
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SAYS THE VICTIM IN THIS CASE IS NOW LIVING WITH HER FATHER.
IN CHARCO CHARLIE KEEGAN NBC 2.
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NEW AT FIVE.
TWO PEOPLE ARE RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER A ROLLOVER CRASH IN LEHIGH ACRES.
IT HAPPENED IN FRONT OF THE MCDONALD'S ON HOMESTEAD ROAD THIS AFTERNOON.
WITNESSES SAY A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF AN S-U-V TOWING A TRAILER.
THE CRASH CAUSED THE S-U-V TO FLIP.
F-H-P IS STILL INVESTIGATING.
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CAPE CORAL'S MAYOR IS TAKING A STAND OVER THE CIETUS BOAT LIFT.
MAYOR JOHN SULLIVAN WILL PRESENT A RESOLUTION TO COUNCIL TONIGHT ON HOW TO MOVE FORWARD.
LEE COUNTY IS THREATENING TO SUE THE CITY TO REINSTALL THE BOAT LIFT.
THIS ALL HAS TO DO WITH DISAGREEMENTS OVER HOW TO KEEP POLLUTED WATER FROM FLOWING INTO THE MATLACHA PRESERVE.
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TODAY MARKS EIGHT YEARS SINCE HURRICANE CHARLEY HIT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE STORM CAUSED 13 BILLION DOLLARS IN DAMAGE ACROSS THE STATE.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY SUFFERED MUCH OF THAT DAMAGE TOTALING MORE THAN 118 MILLION DOLLARS AND PROMPTING MANY CHANGES.
SINCE CHARLEY, E-M-S HAS BUILT A NEW EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER.
IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS THEY'VE INSTALLED 94 HUNDRED EVACUATION ZONE MARKERS ON STREET CORNERS.
SOME COUNTY LEADERS SAY IT HAS HELPED REVITALIZE THE AREA --
AND MAKE IT A PREMIERE TOURIST DESTINATION.
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A BIG DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY.
PUBLIC SCHOOL *TEACHERS RETURNED FOR THEIR FIRST DAY TODAY.
THEY BEGAN SETTING UP CLASSROOMS FOR STUDENTS WHO RETURN NEXT MONDAY.
CHARLOTTE AND LEE ARE ALREADY BACK IN SESSION.
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ON THAT NOTE --
THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE BEGAN IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL COUNTDOWN.
IN ADDITION TO THE SEVEN DAY COUNTDOWN --
LIGHTED SIGNS AND BANNERS WILL REMIND DRIVERS THE FIRST DAY IS AUGUST 20TH.
IT'S THE COUNTY'S WAY OF REMINDING MOTORISTS THAT MORE PEOPLE AND CARS ARE ABOUT TO BE ON THE ROADS.
DURING THAT FIRST WEEK DEPUTIES WILL ALSO INCREASE PATROLS IN SCHOOL ZONES.
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A LEE COUNTY MAN WHO THE SHERIFF CALLED A MONSTER.WAS IN COURT TODAY.
ANTONIO THOMAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO MURDER.
INVESTIGATORS SAID THOMAS INITALLY CONFESSED TO THE CRIME.
HE IS ACCUSED OF KILLING PHYLLIS STEIN THEN DUMPING HER BODY BEHIND AN AUTO PARTS STORE IN NORTH FORT MYERS BACK IN JUNE.
THOMAS WILL BE BACK IN COURT AGAIN NEXT WEEK.
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BIG CHANGES FOR THE MARCO ISLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT.
CHIEF DON HUNTER RESTRUCTURED THE DEPARTMENT --
HAVING THREE OF THE TOP POSITIONS REPORT DIRECTLY TO HIM INSTEAD OF THE ASSISTANT CHIEF.
THE MOVE IS EXPECTED TO LET HUNTER RUN THE DEPARTMENT IN A SERVICE HEAVY --
BUT COST-EFFICIENT MANNER.
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A BICYCLIST IS RECOVERING IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR THIS MORNING IN FORT MYERS.
FORT MYERS POLICE TELL US THE DRIVER HIT A BICYCLIST IN THE MEDIAN NEAR THE PLANTATION COMMUNITY.
THE BICYCLIST WAS TAKEN TO LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WITH A BROKEN LEG.
THE DRIVER WAS TICKETED.
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STARTING TODAY, FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH WILL BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC BETWEEN NINTH STREET AND SIXTH STREET FOR STORM WATER CONSTRUCTION.
LOCAL TRAFFIC WILL BE DETOURED TO SIXTH STREET AND PARK STREET TO ENTER FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH.
CONSTRUCTION EXPECTED TO LAST THREE TO FIVE DAYS.
BUSINESSES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN OPEN.
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AND YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED CREWS OUT ON STATE ROAD 82 PAVING TODAY.
THEY WILL BE WORKING FROM ORTIZ AVENUE TO FORUM BOULEVARD REDUCING TRAFFIC TO ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION.
MOTORISTS ARE ASKED TO USE CAUTION IN THE AREA.
THE PROJECT SHOULD BE COMPLETED NEXT MONTH.
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THE METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION IN LEE COUNTY IS NEARLY COMPLETE --
AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE HOPING IT WILL HAVE A NEW NAME.
COMMISSIONERS WROTE TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ASKING TO CALL THE NEW STRETCH FROM SIX MILE CYPRESS TO US-41 "MICHAEL G. RIPPE PARKWAY.
RIPPE HELPED CRAFT THE METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION STARTING BACK IN 1990.
HE WORKED WITH FLORIDA D-O-T DISTRICT ONE FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS.
RIPPE DIED IN 2008.
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CAPE CORAL IS READY TO SHELL OUT BIG BUCKS TO LURE LUXURY R-V'S.
WE UNCOVER THE NEW DETAILS BEHIND A PROPOSAL TO BRING THOSE WHO DON'T MIND SPENDING A LOT OF MONEY TO THE CITY.
PLUS -
-Cane-"we're going to groom them today and get them all ready to be adopted."
PURE BRED DOGS UP FOR ADOPTION --
AND IN NEED OF A FOREVER HOME.
WHERE YOU CAN GET THEM AND MAKE THEM A PART OF YOUR FAMILY.
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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.
LESS RAIN, MORE SUN AHEAD
The sunshine feels really nice after the weekend we just had. Good news - there's going to be a lot more of it this week!
High pressure is beginning to build over Florida. When this happens we typically see very benign weather, and that's exactly what is coming our way.
As it settles over, the skies will clear, we'll see less rain, and more sunshine. Oh, and I forgot to mention… Warmer temperatures!
Highs will be in the mid 90s. Of course when one factors in the humidity it'll feel 100+.
The rain will be our only way too cool down. We do expect heavy downpours and storms, but they will be very isolated. What we are calling for is the return of normal August weather. That means isolated, hit or miss, type storms along the sea breeze pushing inland during the afternoon.
This pattern will last for the next 7 days!
The tropics continue to be rather quiet. We're watching two tropical waves, one in the Caribbean and another in the open Atlantic. Both disturbances are battling strong wind shear and dry air, which will make it difficult for either of these systems to organize. We don't expect either of these tropical wave to be a threat to Southwest Florida or the U.S. mainland.
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nats of bulldozer removing debris
THAT'S THE SOUND OF AN ABANDONED CAR DEALERSHIP BEING DEMOLISHED IN CAPE CORAL.
THE EMPTY BUILDING LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF SOUTHEAST 26-TH STREET AND DEL PRADO BOULEVARD IS BEING TORN DOWN TO MAKE WAY FOR A GAS STATION.
RACE TRAC WANTS TO BUILD ON THE SITE, BUT STILL NEEDS APPROVAL FROM CITY COUNCIL.
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DEVELOPERS OF A 30 MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT WANT TO LURE SO-CALLED "RV ELITES" TO CAPE CORAL.
TONIGHT, CITY LEADERS WILL WEIGH IN ON WHETHER THEY THINK THE PLAN WILL WORK.
SOME THINK RV ENTHUSIASTS WILL BRING A LOT OF MONEY AND WANT TO MAKE A MOVE BEFORE ANYONE ELSE DOES.
N-B-C TWO'S STEVE CAMPION WENT IN SEARCH OF THE R-V ELITES.
STEVE, WHAT DID YOU FIND?
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TAKE LIVE
Simply put, it costs a pretty penny to raise in the ranks of the RV world.
With custom woodwork, plasma screens, a king size bed. These expensive vehicles are homes for those with fat wallets.
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TAKE PKG
Welcome to one of southwest Florida's priciest homes -- on wheels!
John Wick, North Trail RV
5936 "a coach of this caliber they're looking for wood quality."
With almost every amenity you could ask for -
0022 "you've got the washer, dryer that's stackable."
-- this top of the line RV costs 840 thousand dollars.
Take Nats
Developers want drivers behind the wheel of these big toys -- to pull up next to this northwest cape coral lake.
Some city leaders call them "RV elites."
Tim Lowry, North RV Trail
0621 "they may be elite because they have the ability to purchase a much nicer Rv than the average."
Tim Lowry with North RV trail tells us the owners may be able to afford the finer things in life -- but they're grounded.
Lowry 0627 "they people tend to be very down to earth. They're not snobs."
Take gulf cart nats
Over at this luxury RV park close to fort Myers beach -- the demand is clear.
Bob Thompson, Gulf Waters RV resort
1747 "I'm full every year. I turn people away so I think there is room for it in our area."
Gulf waters Rv resorts' bob Thompson welcomes the 30 million dollar plan -- telling us the high end market has room to grow.
He explains his property is doing better than ever.
Thompson 1656 "luxury. It pretty much says what it is. It's not a camp ground."
So for those who pitch these close to a million dollar wheels -- they explain people should be sold on the proposed RV resort in the cape.
TIm Lowry, North Trail RV
1033 "it would be a great addition to the city and a great business that would create jobs for people. Steve: a lot of potential? Absolutely, I truly believe that."
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TAKE LIVE
Now we do have a crew in the cape council meeting right now, leaders will discuss whether these beautiful big machines may one day take over the barren land out there.
Count on us to let you know what happens.
Live in lee county, Steve campion, nbc2
Sent from my iPhone
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LADIES PULL OUT THOSE HIGH HEELS!
IT'S TIME TO VOLUNTEER FOR A GOOD CAUSE.
SUSAN G. KOMEN OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS PLANNING FOR THE STILETTO SPRINT IN NAPLES THIS OCTOBER.
ORGANIZERS ARE ASKING PEOPLE TO COME OUT TO THE INN ON FIFTH UNTIL EIGHT TONIGHT TO HELP DECORATE SHOE BOXES.
THE BOXES WILL LINE FIFTH AVENUE FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL STILETTO SPRINT ON OCTOBER 20TH.
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"11 pure breed dogs all up for adoption including this mini australian shepard. Im alex boyer with the video you wont want to miss, coming up."
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"The cost of a nationwide drought is affecting more than just your food, how the price of these cows is affecting more than your groceries, it's also hundreds of other products."
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AN UPDATE YOU'LL WANNA HEAR ON THE STORY OF A DOG FOUND STARVING NEAR SUGAR CANE FIELDS OF CLEWISTON.
THIS IS WHAT PHOENIX LOOKED LIKE TWO WEEKS AGO.
AND THESE ARE NEW PICTURES FROM THE ANIMAL REFUGE CENTER HE IS BEING TREATED AT.
PHOENIX HAS GAINED TEN POUNDS AND CAN GO ON SHORT WALKS.
WHEN THE THREE YEAR OLD WAS BROUGHT IN HE COULD BARELY MOVE.
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IT'S AN UNCOMFORTABLE SUBJECT, BUT ONE MANY PEOPLE LIVING IN THE HEAT OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HAVE TO DEAL WITH: EXCESSIVE SWEAT.
A TREATMENT MADE FAMOUS FOR FIGHTING WRINKLES MAY ALSO PROVIDE LASTING RELIEF FROM EXCESSIVE NDERARM SWEAT.
LISA CARBERG REPORTS.
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ELEVEN PURE-BREED DOGS -- RESCUED FROM CHICAGO -- ARE UP FOR ADOPTION IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
SOME OF THOSE BREEDS ARE VERY UNIQUE, TOO.
N-B-C TWO'S ALEX BOYER MET UP WITH THE LOVING BUNCH LOOKING FOR NEW HOMES.
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-"this is the one we're calling fatty because he likes to eat a lot."
THEY MAY CALL HIM "FATTY." I CALL HIM ADORABLE. THIS MINI AUSTRALIAN SHEPARD IS ONE OF 11 PURE-BREED PUPPIES UP FOR ADOPTION.
-Nicky Cane/Owner, Dogs Days Delight-"They're five week old, will be 25-30lbs when full grown. Absolutely adorable."
IF HAIRLESS IS MORE YOUR STYLE, THESE UNIQUE DOGS ARE DESTINED TO HAVE PEOPLE DOING A DOUBLE TAKE. I SHOULD KNOW, I OWN ONE.
-Cane-"We have a group of chinese crested who tend to have sensitive skin so we want to make sure they are properly groomed for their new homes."
THE TWO HAIRLESS CHINESE CRESTEDS HAVE THREE SHAGGY SIBLINGS --
-Cane-"This is Layla she's sweet a little nervous."
SAME BREED BUT THESE ARE CALLED POWDER PUFFS. BOTH TYPES ARE HYPOALLERGENIC.
HAIRLESS OR NOT, THESE 11 PURE BREEDS ARE UNDERGOING A COMPLETE MAKEOVER -- HOPING TO ENTICE YOU -- TO TAKE ONE HOME.
-Cane-"we're going to groom them today and get them all ready to be adopted."
IN ADDITION TO THE GROOMING, EACH ADOPTED DOG COMES WITH A $250 VOUCHER FOR PET SMART, FOOD, A TRAINING SESSION AND VACCINATIONS.
THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE IS FREE.
-cane-"We're trying to get all these beautiful little babies some good homes."
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING A DOG, CONTACT FOREVER PETS.
THEY'RE LOCATED AT 104 PONDELLA ROAD IN NORTH FORT MYERS. CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
IN CAPE CORAL ALEX BOYER NBC2.
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WE ARE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF TEXAS.
THREE PEOPLE ARE DEAD--
INCLDUING A POLICE OFFICER AND THE GUNMAN--
AFTER A SHOOTING NEAR THE CAMPUS OF TEXAS A & M.
WE'RE TRACKING DETAILS LIVE FROM THE NEWSROOM--
AND TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.
A WOMAN GOES OFF ON THAT UNSUSPECTING BUS DRIVER!
THE FALLOUT IS NEXT ON NBC2 NEWS AT 5:30--
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