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NEW ELEMENTS BREAKING IN TONIGHT'S BIG STORIES:
ON THE LEFT OF YOUR SCREEN -- A MURDER CONFESSION FROM A CONVICTED FELON LEADS TO THE DISCOVERY OF HUMAN REMAINS -- NBC2 IS STANDING BY AT THE SCENE LIVE.
AND ON THE RIGHT --
A BRAND-NEW TRACK ON TROPICAL STORM ISAAC-- THAT SHOWS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEAD CENTER IN THE FORECAST CONE.
WE BEGIN WITH SENIOR CHIEF METEOROLOGIST ROBERT VAN WINKLE IN THE HURRICANE TRACKING CENTER --
ROBERT.
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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.
The weather story today is Tropical Storm Isaac and its potential impacts on Southwest Florida. As of this afternoon, Isaac is moving across the Leeward Islands and will not have any impact on our local weather during the short term. For the rest of the afternoon, expect a mix of sun and clouds with the chance for an isolated storm or two through the evening hours. Otherwise, skies will go partly cloudy tonight with lows in the middle 70s by morning.
We'll keep a few showers and storms in the forecast for Thursday and Friday with highs in the lower to middle 90s.
Tropical Storm Isaac continues to pack winds of 45 mph and continues on a westerly track at 21 mph. It will be passing over the Leeward Islands this evening, while staying to South of Puerto Rico. As conditions become a bit more favorable, development into a category one hurricane is possible by early Friday morning as it bares down on Hispaniola. As it has more interaction with land and even some mountainous terrain over Cuba, Isaac should start to weaken possibly back into the a Tropical Storm, before it regenerates back into the category one hurricane while moving through the Florida Straits. There's still alot of uncertainty when it comes to Isaac's path. The bottom line is Tropical Storm Isaac will be a storm to watch closely for anyone in South Florida, and IF this storm were to affect our weather, it would most likely be early next week around Monday or Tuesday.
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DEVELOPING AT FIVE--
THE FAMILY OF A MISSING TEACHER FROM CAPE CORAL TELLS N-B-C TWO HER EX-HUSBAND MURDERED HER AND DUMPED HER BODY IN A WOODED AREA OF LEE COUNTY.
AMY PATTERSON HAD BEEN MISSING FOR MORE THAN A YEAR.
ACCORDING TO HER FAMILY.DANIEL PROCTOR HAS FINALLY ADMITTED TO KILLING HER.
INVESTIGATORS HAVE BEEN IN BOKEELIA SINCE LAST NIGHT WHEN THEY PULLED A BODY OUT OF THE WOODS NEAR HOWARD ROAD AND BAHAMA WAY IN BOKEELIA.
N-B-C TWO'S MEAGHAN SMITH IS LIVE AT THE SCENE WITH THE LATEST ON THE INVESTIGATION.
MEAGHAN.
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We are only about a mile from where proctor and Amy shared a home. Detectives have been here since yesterday after they report getting information from Daniel proctor regarding a body.
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*take pkg*
amy patterson's family is heartbroken,
but hoping for closure.
As detectives work to recover a body in the woods-
Amy's family-
Tells us they believe it's her.
They say daniel proctor confessed to killing his ex-wife turned girlfriend, and dumping her body here this remote piece of pine island property off stringfellow road.
*take sot mona* 30:43 "kind of expected they'd find her back here, somewhere."
This is only about a mile from where proctor and amy shared a home.
Nat
lee county detectives won't confirm whether they believe the remains they found yesterday are the missing mariner middle school teacher,
who they've always suspected was murdered by proctor and dumped somewhere in the area.
32:15 "we've seen a lot of buzzards in this neighborhood. You know- up in the air, especially after it first happened when she went missing."
Deputies have been here since yesterday afternoon-
When they say proctor gave them information about a body being back here.
That was right after he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for stealing a car and gun while on the run from cops after amy disappeared.
He was caught weeks later in okeechobee by us marshals.
As for amy's family-
They're just waiting for any news, while crime scene technicians continue to excavate the remains, which will still have to be positively id'd.
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if this turns out to be amy- the sheriff's office will look into getting a warrant to extradite proctor back here to face a murder charge. they say the could have the remains id'ed as early as later this afternoon. in pine island, meaghan smith, nbc-2
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PATTERSON'S FAMILY WAS IN THE COURT ROOM IN ALABAMA YESTERDAY WHEN PROCTOR WAS SENTENCED.
TODAY --
THEY REACTED TO THE ONGOING INVESTIGATION SAYING --.
"RIGHT NOW WE ARE JUST IN A STATE OF SHOCK EVEN THOUGH IT'S BEEN A YEAR AND A MONTH.
THEY TOLD US ABOUT THE POSSIBLE FINDINGS AND NOW WE ARE JUST WAITING ON THE FORENSIC REPORT.
YOU JUST CAN'T PREPARE FOR HOW THIS FEELS."
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL ARE AWAITING WORD ON WHAT INVESTIGATORS FOUND.
WE'RE GOING TO HEAR FROM THEM COMING UP ON THE NEWS AT 6.
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A MAN IS IN THE HOSPITAL AND HIS SHOOTER IS STILL OUT THERE IN COLLIER COUNTY.
IT HAPPENED ON TOUCAN ALLEY NEAR 25TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST AND TROPICANA BOULEVARD IN GOLDEN GATE.
DEPUTIES SAY THEY SHOWED UP FOR A POSSIBLE ROBBERY CALL AROUND 11-30 THIS MORNING.
THEY FOUND A MAN WHO HAD BEEN SHOT IN THE HAND.
THERE ARE NO SUSPECTS AT THIS TIME.
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AND TAKE A LOOK AT THIS -- ALSO IN COLLER COUNTY THIS AFTERNOON -- A MAN SUSPECTED OF SNATCHING NECKLACES OFF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WAS PURSUED -- AND HIT BY A CAR!
THIS HAPPENED IN A NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR LELY HIGH --
THE GUY IS ACCUSED OF STEALING THE NECKLACES YESTERDAY -- HE WAS SPOTTED TODAY, AND WHEN DEPUTIES SHOWED UP, HE RAN AND WAS STRUCK.
NO WORD YET ON HIS CONDITION OR FORMAL CHARGES.
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NBC-2 IS DIGGING DEEPER INTO THE SUDDEN SHUT-DOWN OF LEE COUNTY'S MEDSTAR HELICOPTER.
WE'VE JUST OBTAINED RESPONSE TIMES FROM THE AREA'S *CLOSEST MEDICAL HELICOPTER- COLLIER'S MEDFLIGHT-
TO AREAS IN LEE COUNTY.
RESPONSE TIMES CAN TAKE ANYWHERE FROM 11 TO 30 MINUTES DEPENDING ON WHERE E-M-S HAS TO RESPOND.
COLLIER HAS WARNED LEE COUNTY TO ONLY RELY ON THEM AS A LAST RESORT, AS THEIR *MAIN PRIORITY IS HELPING TRAUMA VICTIMS IN COLLIER.
TO GET FROM THE NAPLES AIRPORT TO AREAS IN BONITA SPRINGS OR ESTERO, THE AVERAGE RESPONSE WILL TAKE BETWEEN 11 AND FIFTEEN MINUTES-
TO LEE MEMORIAL'S HEALTHPARK HOSPITAL- 16-18 MINUTES.
BUT FOR OUR OUTER ISLANDS… IT COULD TAKE MUCH LONGER.
UP TO 21 MINUTES ON SANIBEL-
23 ON CAPTIVA-
AND BETWEEN 23 AND 29 MINUTES TO REACH UPPER CAPTIVA, USEPPA AND BOCA GRANDE.
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ONE POINT 25 MILLION DOLLARS.
THAT IS HOW MUCH MONEY WAS AWARDED TO A CHARLOTTE COUNTY FAMILY IN A WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT.
DENISE AMBER LEE'S DEATH ESTATE WILL RECEIVE THE MONEY-- ACCORDING TO COURT DOCUMENTS.
AFTER LEGAL FEES NEARLY THREE QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS WILL BE SPLIT BETWEEN HER HUSBAND NATHAN --
HER TWO CHILDREN AND HER PARENTS.
AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DOES NOT ADMIT TO ANY LIABILITY OR WRONG DOING.
DENISE WAS ABDUCTED, RAPED AND MURDERED IN 2008.
NATHAN CLAIMS DISPATCHERS MISHANDLED A 9-1-1 CALL THAT COULD HAVE SAVED HER LIFE.
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THE MAN ACCUSED OF FEEDING A GATOR IN COLLIER COUNTY PLEADED NOT GUILTY TODAY.
CAPTAIN WALLY WEATHERHOLT'S ATTORNEY ENTERED THE PLEA FOR HIM.
WEATHERHOLT WAS NOT IN COURT BECAUSE HE SIGNED A PRE TRIAL ATTENDANCE WAIVER.
HE IS ACCUSED OF FEEDING A GATOR DURING AN AIRBOAT TOUR IN THE EVERGLADES BACK IN JUNE.
AS YOU CAN SEE IN THIS PICTURE --
THE GATOR JUMPED OUT OF THE WATER AND TOOK HIS HAND.
HE FACES SIX MONTHS IN JAIL IF CONVICTED.
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CREATING JOBS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
WITH PLENTY OF PEOPLE LOOKING FOR WORK --
PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY ARE CONSIDERING A PROPOSAL TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA.
N-B-C TWO'S CHARLIE KEEGAN LAYS OUT THE PLAN.
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ONCE A BUSTLING GRADUATE BUSINESS COLLEGE, THE CAMPUS OF IMPAC UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN SITTING EMPTY SURROUNDED BY OVERGROWN SHRUBS FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS.
"THIS BUILDING SCREAMS OPPORTUNITY" MARSHALL GOODMAN/CONSULTANT
MARSHALL GOODMAN HAS A VISION FOR THIS PLACE. HE'S WORKING WITH THE PRIVATE GROUP ENTERPRISE CHARLOTTE ECONOMIC COUNCIL TO SET UP A BUSINESS INCUBATOR BEHIND THESE GATES.
"PEOPLE ARE NOT SHORT OF IDEAS, WHAT PEOPLE ARE SHORT OF IS KNOWING HOW TO BUILD A BUSINESS OUT OF THAT IDEA." MARSHALL GOODMAN/CONSULTANT
BY BRINGING IN BUSINESS-MINDED PROFESSIONALS AND PARTNERING WITH COLLEGE GRADUATES AND RETIRED SENIORS, GOODMAN SAYS THE WORK HERE WILL LEAD TO ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
"IT'S CREATING A CULTURE OF INNOVATION." MARSHALL GOODMAN/CONSULTANT
A 20-YEAR PLAN PREDICTS THIS INCUBATOR WOULD GENERATE FIVE BILLION DOLLARS FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY CREATING MORE THAN 15-HUNDRED JOBS.
"THEY'VE PROVEN TO BE A VERY POWERFUL ECONOMIC TOOL." MARSHALL GOODMAN/CONSULTANT
BEFORE REAPING THE BENEFITS, THE PRIVATE GROUP IS ASKING THE COUNTY TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FOR 2.5 MILLION DOLLARS.
"THE COUNTY IS STRAPPED WITH MURDOCK VILLAGE, IT'S STRAPPED WITH TWO LAWSUITS IN ROTUNDA. THEY'RE STRAPPED WITH OTHER PROPERTIES THEY OWN AND CAN'T GET RID OF." LOU MACRI/PUNTA GORDA TEA PARTY
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IS SOMETHING TEA PARTY MEMBER LOU MACRI LOOKS FOR IN HIS GOVERNMENT. HE DOESN'T THINK THIS PROJECT IS THE BEST WAY FOR THE COUNTY TO SPEND ITS MONEY.
"WE DO NOT NEED AN INVESTMENT LIKE THIS FOR THESE ECONOMIC TIMES" LOU MACRI/PUNTA GORDA TEA PARTY
COMMISSIONER STEPHEN R DEUTSCH IS ALSO CONCERNED, SAYING THE COUNTY ISN'T IN THE REAL-EASTATE BUSINESS AND WONDERS HOW IT WILL GET ITS MONEY BACK ON THIS INVESTMENT.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS SCHEDULED TO VOTE ON THE ISSUE NEXT TUESDAY. GOODMAN SAYS IT'S HARD TO SAY WHEN THE INCUBATOR WOULD OPEN.
IN PG CHARLIE KEEGAN NBC-2.
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CAPE CORAL POLICE SAY THIS MAN STOLE 32-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF JEWELRY AFTER THE VICTIM DENIED PURCHASING LAWN SERVICE.
POLICE SAY WAYNE HONEYCUTT RETURNED TO THE HOME A WEEK AFTER SOLICITING THE JOB AND STOLE THE JEWELRY.
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ALSO IN THE CAPE.POLICE SAY THIS WOMAN WAS KICKED OUT OF A LIQUOR STORE.SO SHE RETURNED WEARING A MASK IN THE HOPES OF NOT BEING RECOGNIZED.
IT HAPPENED AT THE PUBLIX ON CAPE CORAL PARKWAY.
AN OFF-DUTY OFFICER NOTICED THE WOMAN WEARING A MASK AND WAS CONCERNED SHE MIGHT ROB THE STORE.
HE HELD HER UNTIL POLICE SHOWED UP.
SHE'S CHARGED WITH TRESPASSING.
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AFTER RUNNING THE STORY ON N-B-C TWO --
TIPS CAME POURING IN ABOUT A RENTAL SCAM IN COLLIER COUNTY.
THAT LED DEPUTIES TO THESE TWO --ALINA PEREZ AND NELSON MINAYA.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY WERE RENTING OUT HOMES AND COLLECTING DEPOSITS WITHOUT THE OWNER'S PERMISSION.
THEY BOTH FACE GRAND THEFT AND FRAUD CHARGES.
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IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY --
DEPUTIES SAY JONATHAN FONTAINE STOLE A T-V FROM A WAL MART IN PORT CHARLOTTE --
THEN TRIED TO GET AWAY ON HIS BIKE.
HIS PLAN SEEMED TO BE WORKING UNTIL HE LOOKED BACK TO SEE A DEPUTY CHASING HIM --
THEN CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER DETECTIVE'S CAR.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED HIM FOR THEFT AND RESISTING AN OFFICER.
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A GIANT BILLBOARD AND SIGNS IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE MAKE A STATEMENT IN DOWNTOWN NAPLES TODAY.
A WARNING TO OUR VIEWERS -- SOME OF THE PICTURES MIGHT BE CONSIDERED GRAPHIC.
SIGNS WITH PICTURES OF ABORTED FETUSES LINED THE SIDEWALK AT U.S. 41 AND FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH--
AND AN ANTI-ABORTION MOBILE BILLBOARD TRUCK DROVE AROUND.
THE PRO-LIFE RALLY ORGANIZED BY THE NATIONAL GROUPS 'CREATED EQUAL' AND 'OPERATION RESCUE' AIMS TO QUOTE "SAVE LIVES, REGISTER VOTERS AND TURN OUT THE PRO-LIFE VOTE ON NOVEMBER 6TH."
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"It's made to sound as if it's nothing, it's a glob of cells, it's just a bit of tissue-- they're children and when you look at these photos you can make out the body parts so we're trying to increase awareness and get people to vote pro-life this November."
ANOTHER SIMILAR RALLY IS HAPPENING TOMORROW IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS FROM 11AM TO 2PM.
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A MAN WHO HASN'T BEEN SEEN FOR THE LAST TWO DAYS MAY BE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
SARASOTA COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY NEWTON WHIDDEN MAY HAVE GONE TO VISIT A CEMETERY NEAR HORSE CREEK IN DESOTO COUNTY.
WE'RE TOLD THE 85-YEAR OLD SUFFERS FROM DEMENTIA.
HE WAS LAST HEARD FROM AFTER MAKING A PHONE CALL.
THAT PHONE WAS FOUND AT THE SIESTA KEY PHARMACY.
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A TEENAGER MANAGES TO ESCAPE UNHARMED AFTER DRIVING HIS CAR INTO A LAKE AT A COLLIER COUNTY GOLF COURSE.
THIS WAS THE SCENE AT LELY RESORT.
WE'RE TOLD A 17-YEAR OLD WAS BEHIND THE WHEEL WHEN THE CAR SOMEHOW ENDED UP IN THE WATER.
INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CAR.
AN INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.
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CHANCES ARE WE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT TROPICAL STORM ISAAC INTO NEXT WEEK.
BUT NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE --
N-B-C TWO IS YOUR MOST TRUSTED SOURCE FOR HURRICANE COVERAGE --
TONIGHT --
THE BEST WAY TO PREPARE FOR AN IMPENDING STORM.
PLUS --
5501 "Men don't have time to keep records while on the battle field. It's the same on the ocean."
A WAR HERO TRYING TO GET WHAT HE SAYS IS RIGHTFULLY HIS.
THE PURPLE HEART.
HOW A NEW DOCUMENTARY MIGHT HELP.
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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.
The weather story today is Tropical Storm Isaac and its potential impacts on Southwest Florida. As of this afternoon, Isaac is moving across the Leeward Islands and will not have any impact on our local weather during the short term. For the rest of the afternoon, expect a mix of sun and clouds with the chance for an isolated storm or two through the evening hours. Otherwise, skies will go partly cloudy tonight with lows in the middle 70s by morning.
We'll keep a few showers and storms in the forecast for Thursday and Friday with highs in the lower to middle 90s.
Tropical Storm Isaac continues to pack winds of 45 mph and continues on a westerly track at 21 mph. It will be passing over the Leeward Islands this evening, while staying to South of Puerto Rico. As conditions become a bit more favorable, development into a category one hurricane is possible by early Friday morning as it bares down on Hispaniola. As it has more interaction with land and even some mountainous terrain over Cuba, Isaac should start to weaken possibly back into the a Tropical Storm, before it regenerates back into the category one hurricane while moving through the Florida Straits. There's still alot of uncertainty when it comes to Isaac's path. The bottom line is Tropical Storm Isaac will be a storm to watch closely for anyone in South Florida, and IF this storm were to affect our weather, it would most likely be early next week around Monday or Tuesday.
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BREAKING NEWS AT FIVE.
FORT MYERS POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A CRASH ON U-S 41 THAT INVOLVED A PEDESTRIAN.
POLICE SAY IT HAPPENED NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH CARRELL ROAD.
THE TWO NORTHBOUND LANES ARE SHUTDOWN WHILE POLICE INVESTIGATE.
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IT'S STILL TOO EARLY TO PANIC ABOUT TROPICAL STORM ISAAC--
BUT NEVER TO EARLY TO PREPARE.
N-B-C TWO'S CLIFTON FRENCH SPENT THE DAY FINDING OUT WHAT WE NEED TO BE FULLY PREPARED FOR A STORM.
HE'S LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH THE NEW INFORMATION.
CLIFTON.
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AS YOU KNOW, IF ISAAC HITS IT WONT BE FOR SEVERAL DAYS.
THAT MEANS RIGHT NOW IS THE TIME TO START GETTING READY.
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16:52-58 "I have generators, I have water and food and a gas grill."
ELIZABETH HART WAS OUT OF POWER FOR A WEEK WHEN HURRICANE CHARLIE SWEPT THROUGH THE AREA.
TODAY, SHE'S NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES.
STOCKING UP ON WATER AND FOOD.
AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT EXPERTS SAY PEOPLE SHOULD BE DOING RIGHT NOW.
20:51-52 "They should take this storm seriously."
GERALD CAMPBELL IS THE CHIEF OF PLANNING WITH LEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
20:35-50 "This isn't the time to panic or go out and buy everything in sight, but it's time to start preparing your plans, make sure you have a place to go, know how you'll get there and what things you'll take with you in your hurricane kit."
HE SAYS YOUR KIT SHOULD CONTAIN AT LEAST 3 DAYS WORTH OF FOOD AND WATER.
YOU SHOULD PACK A FLASHLIGHT, BATTERIES, CLOTHES, MEDICATIONS AND MONEY.
STU 40:01-07 "So you've taken the steps to protect yourself by having plenty of food and water, now it's time to turn your attention to your home."
IF YOU DON'T HAVE HURRICANE SHUTTERS, MAKE SURE YOU CAN REINFORCE YOUR WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH PLYWOOD, PUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER ON ITS COLDEST SETTINGS AND CHECK YOUR INSURANCE POLICY.
WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH THAT.
DON'T FORGET YOUR ANIMALS.
22:32- 34 "If you have pets, you need a kit for your pets."
THEIR KIT SHOULD LOOK A LOT LIKE YOURS.
IT SHOULD HAVE FOOD AND WATER, MEDICATIONS, AND IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS LIKE VACCINATIONS.
ONCE AGAIN, JUST TO BE PREPARED.
20:55-01 "We are just now entering the peak of hurricane season so even if this storm doesn't come, there will likely be more storms behind it."
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THERE IS A LOT MORE THAT CAN GO INTO YOUR HURRICANE KIT.
WE HAVE A LARGE LIST ON OUR WEBSITE N-B-C-DASH-TWO-DOT-COM UNDER THE WEATHER TAB.
YOU CAN CHECK OUT OUR LIST TO MAKE SURE YOUR LIST IS UP TO DATE WITH EVERYTHING YOU MAY NEED.
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N-B-C TWO IS SCOUTING OUT SCHOOLS THAT RULE.
THIS MORNING WE STOPPED BY DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS ARE CREATING COMPLEX VIDEO GAMES FOR TVS, COMPUTERS, AND SMART PHONES.
IT'S ALL HAPPENING IN THE SCHOOL'S ACADEMY OF DIGITAL EXCELLENCE.
DUNBAR HIGH IS EVEN THE FIRST MICROSOFT CERTIFIED HIGH SCHOOL IN THE WORLD.
IF YOU WANT TO NOMINATE A SCHOOL LOG ON TO N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK SCHOOLS THAT RULE --
IT'S UNDER THE NEWS TAB.
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GET READY FOR FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL RIGHT HERE ON NBC2.
YOU CAN CATCH THE MIAMI DOLPHINS THIS FRIDAY AT SEVEN-30 AS THEY HOST THE ATLANTA FALCONS RIGHT HERE ON N-B-C TWO.
WEEK THREE IS USUALLY THE WEEK TEAMS PLAY THEIR STARTERS PAST HALF-TIME --
SO YOU CAN GET A GOOD LOOK AT RECENTLY NAMED ROOKIE STARTING QUARTERBACK RYAN TANNEHILL.
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IT'S BEEN A QUEST 70 YEARS IN THE MAKING.
A WORLD WAR TWO VETERAN WHO WAS INJURED ON THE BATTLEFIED.IS ON A NEW MISSION.
TO GET WHAT HE SAYS HE EARNED.
AND 20 IMAGES OF CHILDREN ENGAGED IN SEX ACTS FOUND ON THIS MAN'S COMPUTER.
TONIGHT AT SIX, NEW DETAILS IN COLLIER COUNTY'S LATEST CHILD PORN BUST.
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A WORLD WAR TWO VETERAN IS TAKING ON THE COUNTRY HE SERVED.
THE CAPE CORAL MAN'S COURAGE -- PROFILED IN A NEW DOCUMENTARY -- IS ONLY OVERSHADOWED BY HIS HUMILITY.
AS HE COUNTS DOWN THE HOURS UNTIL HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY TONIGHT, HE TELLS NBC2'S STEVE CAMPION HE'S FIGHTING FOR THE BENEFITS HE EARNED.
STEVE JOINS US IN THE STUDIO WITH HARRY BEEMAN'S REMARKABLE STORY.
STEVE?
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WITHIN HOURS OF THE 1941 ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR, 19-YEAR OLD BRIGHT EYED HARRY BEEMAN JOINED THE U-S NAVY.
HE SERVED FOR CLOSE TO FOUR YEARS -- FIGHTING THE JAPANESE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC.
HE EXPLAINS THE SERVICE TOOK A TOLL ON HIS BODY.
BUT EARLIER THIS MONTH, THE GOVERNMENT TOLD HIM THERE AREN'T ANY RECORDS PROVING HE WAS WOUNDED -- AND DENIED HIM A PURPLE HEART.
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5051 "When someone finds out you're a weakling, you'll always be a target. I will not give up until I jump in the box."
AS PART OF OUR NATION'S GREATEST GENERATION AND ALMOST 90 -- HARRY BEEMAN FINDS HIMSELF IN A BATTLE -- UNLIKE THE ONES HE'S FOUGHT BEFORE.
5025 "Big bureaucracy is stonewalling me. They're stonewalling me."
BEEMAN TELLS US THE V-A CLAIMS NO RECORDS EXIST OF THE INJURIES HE SUSTAINED AS A NAVAL GUNNER'S MATE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC IN WORLD WAR TWO-- INCLUDING HEARING LOSS, P-T-S-D, AND EXCRUCIATING FOOT PAIN.
5501 "Men don't have time to keep records while on the battle field. It's the same on the ocean."
WHILE HE FIGHTS BUREAUCRACY, HIS STORY TAKES SHAPE ON SCREEN.
0455 "it was a man who was truly the definition of an unsung hero."
FILMAKER JOE LENDERS PROFILES BEEMAN'S SERVICE -- IN THIS NEW DOCUMENTARY.
"If anybody is a hero. It's Harry Beeman. The fact that he doesn't have his Purple Hear is due to his own humility."
LENDERS EXPLAINS -- BEEMAN LIKE MANY SERVICE MEMBERS -- DON'T DETAIL EVERY LAST LIFESAVING ACCOUNT.
0750 "how we honor Harry is how we'll take care of our veterans from now into the future. There are many undiscovered ailgments that people will get from going to Irag and Afghanistan."
ALMOST 70 YEARS AFTER TAKING ON THE JAPANESE EMPIRE -- BEEMAN'S BIRTHDAY WISH IS NO LONGER FOR A MEDAL --
5006 "what about the purple heart? Steve, can you believe I don't care. It's not that important."
-- IT'S OUT OF PRINCIPLE.
4842 "from 1942 the 1st year of the war, I had no idea if I'd make it to the end of the year. I thought this will be my last and it was a good one. I felt like I was doing something for my country and the flag."
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BEEMAN IS APPEALING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIR'S DECISION.
OUR CALLS AND EMAILS TO THEM WEREN'T RETURNED.
AND WHILE BEEMAN IS DISAPPOINTED TONIGHT, HE EXPLAINS IT WON'T RUIN HIS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TOMORROW NIGHT -- TELLING ME IT'S A WASTE OF A DAY, IF YOU DON'T FIND SOMETHING TO LAUGH ABOUT.
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TROPICAL STORM ISAAC IS GETTING STRONGER--
AS IT SPINS TOWARD FLORIDA.
ROBERT'S GOT THE LATEST ON THE TRACK AND IMPACT TO OUR AREA.
PLUS--
"I'm Chad Oliver in Naples at GOP headquarters. They're gearing up for the big convention in Tampa next week. Tonight hear why the Florida delegation is excited about a convention compromise."
AND THOSE NEW ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARDS IN LEE COUNTY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE USED TO ALERT DRIVERS TO ANY EVACUATION.
THEY'RE NOT WORKING.
NBC2 IS DIGGING FOR ANSWERS NEXT ON NBC2 NEWS AT 5:30.
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