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THE NORTHERN GULF COAST TONIGHT -- BRACING FOR TROPICAL STORM ISAAC.
LOUISIANNA GOVERNOR BOBBY JINDALL WARNS RESIDENTS TO GET READY.
MEANWHILE HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA -- HIGH WATERS RECEED, AND LIFE RETURNS TO NORMAL.
TRACKING THE STORM RIGHT NOW IS SENIOR CHIEF METEOROLOGIST ROBERT VANWINKLE. HE JOINS US IN THE HURRICANE TRACKING CENTER WITH A FIRST LOOK.
ROBERT --
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NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES --
FROM THE PANHANDLE TO NEW ORLEANS -- PEOPLE ALONG THE GULF COAST ARE TAKING THE THREAT OF A POSSIBLE CATEGORY ONE OR TWO HURRICANE VERY SERIOUSLY.
THEY'RE BOARDING UP, GASSING UP -- AND HEADING OUT.
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BOARDING UP.
AND CLOSING UP.
THE GULF COAST IS BRACING FOR ISAAC--
IN ALABAMA.
"and that's what we have. We have a hurricane warning in effect. The governor has issued a mandatory evacuation"
PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN PORTIONS OF BALDWIN AND MOBILE COUNTIES ARE ORDERED TO SEEK HIGHER GROUND.
ONE STATE OVER.
A SIMILAR SCENE --
PEOPLE PROTECTING THEIR HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN MISSISSIPPI.
"i don't mind the boards as long as it just goes somewhere else"
"But at the end of the day, we're gonna get some wind and rain.how much, we don't know. But again, for half a day of effort, it's worth it to protect it."
AND LIKE WE DID HERE PREPARING FOR ISAAC --
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARE GASSING UP EARLY. THE LINES-- UP TO A HALF HOUR LONG IN SOME AREAS.
AND SOME STATIONS --
ALREADY RUNNING OUT.
"if it got as bad as katrina, some kinda way i've gotta make it out of here"
JUST AS CHARLIE WAS ON OUR MINDS BEFORE ISAAC HIT --
PEOPLE IN THE GULF COAST REGION CAN'T HELP BUT THINK OF KATRINA. THE 7-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAT 5 MONSTER STORM IS WEDNESDAY.
THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
IS IN OVERDRIVE.
SINCE KATRINA - 14 POINT 5 BILLION DOLLARS WAS SPENT OVERHAULING THE LEVEES, FLOODWALLS, PUMPS AND GATES THAT GUARD THE CITY.
ISAAC COULD BE ITS FIRST REAL TEST.
"We have the absolute confidence in the parameter system to defend us against this storm. All of the confidence in the world. "
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WE WILL BE FOLLOWING ISAAC AS IT MAKES IT WAY INTO THE GULF --
YOU CAN COUNT ON US ON AIR AND ONLINE -- AT NBC DASH TWO. COM.
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AN UPDATE ON POWER OUTAGES IN OUR AREA.
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STUDENTS IN LEE, COLLIER AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES WILL HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL TOMORROW.
THE DISTRICTS CANCELLED CLASSES TODAY BECAUSE OF ISAAC.
SUPERINTENDENTS MADE THAT CALL ON SATURDAY BASED ON EARLY PROJECTIONS FOR OUR AREA.
WE ARE STILL WAITING TO FIND OUT HOW STUDENTS WILL MAKE UP THAT MISSED DAY.
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TO FORT MYERS BEACH NOW WHERE BUSINESSES ARE GETTING BACK TO NORMAL.
DESPITE THREATS FOR A POSSIBLE STORM SURGE -- SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS RE-OPENED THIS AFTERNOON.
NBC2'S CHRISTINA LUSBY REPORTS.
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A QUICK SNAP SHOT OF THE STORM--OF THE CLOUDS IN THE SKY.
STAYING INSIDE FOR SOME VISTORS ON FT MYERS BEACH--WASN'T AN OPTION.
23:07 I only have five days wanted to come down and see and i'm seeing what florida's known for 22:26
THE INTEREST AND THE LATE AFTERNOON SUN---TURNED PROFITS.
THE CROWDS ENCOURAGING THE SURF SHOP TO PULL SOME OF IT'S BOARDS
12:14:15 we wanted to get the ones off the doors so people knew we were open 14:21
FROM A DISTANCE IT SEEMED CLOSED.
BUT THE BOARDS ARE A PRECAUTION--THEY'LL COME DOWN AFTER THREATS OF A STORM SURGE END.
THE HALF OPENED LOOK--PAID OFF--THE STORE MADE SOME CASH.
AND DOWN THE STREET-- AT THE GULF SHORE GRILL.
12:07:48 we're open but downstairs we took everything in the beach bar down so we'll have to put it back together tomorrow 7:54
THE GRILL HALF OPENED.
IT WAS BUSY--BUT THERE'S WORK TO BE DONE.
LOCKS WILL HAVE TO COME OFF--AND THE TABLES AND CHAIRS--PUT BACK OUT.
THE EMPTY STOOLS.EXPECTED TO BE FILLED WITH PATRONS.
AND THE STORES FILLED WITH SHOPPERS.
14:32 a lot of people I guess wanted to get out of their hotel rooms and do something 14:35
EVEN IF THAT SOMETHING IS CAPTURING WAVES IN THE GULF--
--A PERFECT MOMENT---THAT DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERYDAY.
23:07 just have to find the positive and you're fine 23:10
ON FT MYERS BEACH CHRISTINA LUSBY NBC 2.
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the 2012 rnc in session and called to order.
THE REPUBLICIAN NATIONAL CONVENTION OFFICIALLY OPENED IN TAMPA TODAY.
BUT TROPICAL STORM ISAAC FORCED ORGANIZERS TO CANCEL MOST OF THE OPENING-DAY PROGRAM.
THE MAIN EVENTS AND SPEAKERS WILL BEGIN TOMORROW.
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Lt Gov: we can do the business in the time span that we have and naturally if anything else happens we'll have to make an adjustment.
Kirkpatrick: it's difficult. it's difficult to know where you're supposed to be; but the people come before the party. He's the governor.
TOMORROW'S SCHEDULE GOES ON AS PLANNED. IT STARTS AT 2PM.
COUNT ON NBC-2 TO BE THERE FOR THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE.
GET THE LATEST ON AIR AND ONLINE AT NBC DASH 2 DOT COM.
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WE'RE WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON A DEATH INVESTIGATION IN LEHIGH ACRES.
DEPUTIES SAY SOMEONE FOUND A MAN'S BODY ON THE SIDE OF THE WEST 18TH STREET EARLIER TODAY.
LEE COUNTY DETECTIVES AREN'T SAYING HOW HE DIED.
IT'S UNKNOWN HOW LONG THE MAN WAS THERE BEFORE HE WAS FOUND.
BUT RONNIE VILA, WHO LIVES NEARBY- SAYS HE DROVE BY THE SPOT A FEW DAYS AGO AND SAYS HE DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING.
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it's crazy because i always ride my 4 wheeler around here. that could have been me to find that body, you know
INVESTIGATORS ARE WAITING ON AN AUTOPSY TO DETERMINE EXACTLY WHO THE MAN IS AND HOW HE DIED.
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FRIGHTENING MOMENTS AS SHOTS ARE FIRED NEAR A BUSY AREA IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
POLICE SAY A HEATED ARGUMENT BETWEEN TWO MEN ENDED WITH ONE MAN SHOOTING THE OTHER.
IT HAPPENED NEAR THE CORNER OF VICTORIA AND EUCLID AVENUES.
THE VICTIM DROVE HIMSELF TO THE HOSPITAL.
POLICE CHASED DOWN THE SUSPECTED SHOOTER AND ARRESTED HIM.
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UPCLOSE AND PERSONAL --
NEW VIDEO YOU'LL SEE ONLY ON NBC2. OF A WOMAN'S ENCOUNTER WITH A BLACK BEAR.
THIS WAS TAKEN EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON IN COLLIER COUNTY.
AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE AREA, NEAR ROOKERY AT MARCO, HAVE EVEN MORE VIDEO OF THEIR NEWEST NEIGHBOR.
HERE'S NBC2'S SARA MILES.
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IT'S BECOME A DAILY OCCURANCE FOR WILLIAM FRIES --
2:31 first thing you see when u open the door:33
A BLACK BEAR -- RUMMAGING THROUGH TRASH OUTSIDE HIS COLLIER COUNTY HOME.
2:43 didnt seem overly threatening certainly seems like a younger one 2:48
BUT PERHAPS A LITTLE THREATENING FOR THIS WOMAN WHO RUNS AWAY AFTER THE BEAR DARTS TOWARD HER.
NATS
FRIES SAYS IT'S BEEN WANDERING THE STREETS NEAR PORT AU PRINCE DRIVE FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS.
THE FIRST SIGHTING IN YEARS IS BRINGING NEIGHBORS LIKE KEITH COURTEMANCHE OUT WITH THEIR CELL PHONES TO GET A CLOSER LOOK.
:49 he wants the trash he knows whats in the green trash cans:53
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICALS TELL US WHEN PEOPLE LEAVE GARBAGE OR FOOD OUT IN THE OPEN -- BEARS ARE MORE LIKELY TO COME AROUND.
35:rippin up neighbors trash and ripping up my trash:39
THOUGH PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN FLORIDA SHOULDN'T BE SURPRISED TO FIND A BEAR IN THEIR BACK YARD --
2:40 bears generally dont bother people and dont give them the opportunity to bother you and things will be fine 2:45
SOME SIMPLE PROCAUTIONS YOU CAN TAKE ARE TO STORE TRASH IN A SECURE AREA, REMOVE BIRD FEEDERS AND PET FOOD FROM OUTSIDE, AND USE ELECTRIC FENCING TO PROTECT LIVESTOCK AND GARDENS.
BUT MOST OF ALL --
DON'T DELIBERATELY FEED THE BEAR.
1:26 its not good for him to get to know us because if he gets to know us he will come around more often and someone could get hurt 1:30
IN COLLIER COUNTY, SM, NBC 2
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GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO GO UP --
DESPITE, HISTORICALLY A DROP AS WE NEAR THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY.
TROPICAL STORM ISAAC IS TO BLAME FOR THAT.
THE PRICE FOR REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE IS UP 11 CENTS IN JUST THE LAST WEEK.
OIL RIGS IN THE GULF HAVE BEEN EVACUATED -- AND IT'S LIKELY WE WON'T START TO SEE A DECLINE IN PRICES AT THE PUMP UNTIL ISAAC MAKES LANDFALL.
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"they're robbing the public. That's what they're doing, robbing us. They're making it difficult, I mean people don't even have jobs right now, you know. This thing alone eats gas like unreal.
RIGHT NOW THE AVERAGE PRICE AT THE PUMP IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS 3-76 A GALLON.
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HONORING A HERO TONIGHT.
PRESIDENT OBAMA ORDERS FLAGS AT HALF STAFF FOR THE FIRST ASTRONAUT TO SET FOOT ON THE MOON.
PLUS.
STEPPING UP DEFENSES AGAINST DRUG SMUGGLERS.
TEXAS LAW OFFICERS HAVE A NEW TOOL TO PROTECT OUR BORDERS.
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FLAGS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WILL BE LOWERED ON FRIDAY IN MEMORY OF NEIL ARMSTRONG-- THE FIRST ASTRONAUT TO SET FOOT ON THE MOON.
TODAY PRESIDENT OBAMA MADE IT OFFICIAL WITH A PROCLAMATION.
ARMSTRONG DIED SATURDAY AT THE AGE OF 82.
THIS EVENING, HIS ALMA MATER-- PURDUE UNIVERSITY HELD A MEMORIAL SERVICE ON CAMPUS.
A PRIVATE SERVICE FOR ARMSTRONG WILL BE HELD FRIDAY IN OHIO.
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THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD RELEASED TODAY WHAT THEY BELIEVE WAS THE CAUSE OF LAST YEAR'S AIR SHOW PLANE CRASH THAT KILLED ELEVEN PEOPLE.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE PILOT PUSHED THE VINTAGE PLANE OUTSIDE OF ITS LIMITS.
THE PLANE WAS GOING 530 MILES AN HOUR WHEN IT CRASHED INTO A CROWD DURING THE NATIONAL AIR RACE CHAMPIONSHIP IN RENO, NEVADA.
THE PILOT AND TEN OTHER PEOPLE WERE KILLED.
60 OTHERS WERE INJURED.
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THE LARGEST GROUP TO-DATE PROTESTED THE USE OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING TO GET NATURAL GAS -- COMMONLY KNOWN AS FRACKING.
THE PROTEST WAS HELD NEAR ALBANY, NEW YORK TODAY.
PROPONENTS SAY FRACKING CAN BE DONE SAFELY -- BUT, CASES ARE BEING BUILT, CLAIMING THE TECHNIQUE CAN CONTAMINATE GROUNDWATER.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN TEXAS HAVE SOME NEW HORSEPOWER TO COMBAT DRUG SMUGGLING.
THE STATE RELEASED FUNDS TO BUILD SIX OF THESE GUNBOATS -- EACH ONE COSTS 580-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE BOATS ARE OUTFITTED WITH AT LEAST FOUR MACHINE GUNS -- EACH CAPABLE OF FIRING 900 ROUNDS A MINUTE.
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A THIRD FUEL TANK BURST INTO FLAMES TODAY AT A VENEZUALA REFINERY.
THREE DAYS AGO A POWERFUL BLAST SPARKED THE FIRE -- AND KILLED 41 PEOPLE.
CLOSE TO 150 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE DISASTER-- AND MORE THAN 30 REMAIN HOSPITALIZED.
PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ AND OTHER GOVERNMENT LEADERS ARE BEING CRITICIZED FOR THE LACK OF WARNINGS AND SAFETY MEASURES.
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NEXT AT ELEVEN.
TROPICAL STORM ISAAC IS ON THE WAY OUT BUT SOME OF ITS EFFECTS ARE LEFT BEHIND -- A POPULAR PARK FOR YOUR PET, LEFT UNDERWATER.
PLUS.
WE ALL KNOW YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO USE CERTAIN ELECTRONICS DURING TAKE-OFF AND LANDING -- BUT THE F-A-A IS NOW LOOKING INTO POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THAT POLICY.
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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.
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WHILE ISACC CONTINUES TO MOVE FURTHER AND FUTHER FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
STORM SURGE IS STILL A CONCERN. ESPECIALLY AT A POPULAR BEACH THAT EVEN WITHOUT, ISAAC, IS ALMOST ALWAYS TOUGH TO GET TO.
AND WITH THE EXTRA WATER -- WE FOUND IT ALMOST UNDERWATER.
NBC2'S JULIAN JOHNSON REPORTS.
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DESPITE THE STORM SURGE BROUGHT ON BY TROPICAL STORM ISAAC IN SOME COASTAL AREAS.
MICHAEL RICHARDS AND HIS DOG MILTON AREN'T LETTING A LITTLE EXTRA WATER RUIN THEIR WEEKLY ROUTINE.
MICHAEL RICHARDS, LOVES DOG PARK: with the dog I try to come out here all the time two, three four times a week
THE BONITA BEACH DOG PARK IS THE AREA'S ONLY PLACE WHERE DOGS CAN ROAM THE SHORELINE OFF LEASH.
BUT WITH WATER AN ESTIMATED 8 INCHES DEEP IN AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PARK.
THE WALK TO THE BEACH WAS A LITTLE MORE DAMP THAN USUAL.
MICHAEL RICHARDS, LOVES DOG PARK: 8inches or 8 feet.it get flooded out here sometimes for high tide but this is way extra
RAY HILSMANN, DOG OWNER: the beach got washed away before with debbie so you never know what you get after one
THE WATER DIDN'T STOP THE FUN FOR DOG OWNERS RAY AND HEIDI EITHER.
THEY SAY THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME A STORM HAS CHANGED THE WATER LEVELS AT THE PARK.
RAY HILSMANN, DOG OWNER: it took away a lot of the beach it took it out it was more shallow
THE PARK NEVER CLOSED AS ISAAC PASSED THROUGH SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
BUT FOR MANY OF THESE DOG LOVERS IT WOULDN'T HAVE STOPPED THEM ANYWAY.
not at all I want these things to come and stay right off the shore like that
IN BONITA JJ NBC-2
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SOME OF THE BEST VIDEO FROM TROPICAL STORM ISAAC WAS SHOT TODAY AT THE SANIBEL CAUSEWAY --
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.
NEAR DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AS HIGH SURF CRASHED OVER PARTS OF THE BRIDGE.
JUST ACROSS THE WATER -- THE LANDMARK LIGHTHOUSE BEACH WAS CLOSED BECAUSE OF HIGH TIDE.
KEEP IN MIND --
RIP CURRENTS AND TIDES CAN BE DEADLY FOLLOWING STRONG STORMS.
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WHILE MOST OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ESCAPED MAJOR FLOODING, THERE WERE SOME TROUBLE SPOTS.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM GOODLAND IN SOUTH COLLIER COUNTY.
THE WATER HAS BEEN RECEEDING THROUGH OUT THE DAY.
LEVELS AT ONE POINT WERE SO HIGH. PEOPLE COULD ONLY GET AROUND IN CANOES OR ON JET SKIS.
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We're used to snow storms, not tropical storms. It was amazing.
A lot of people did vacate the compound but four of us did stay here. We're gonna ride this thing out.
PEOPLE IN GOODLAND TELL US WAVES, AT THEIR PEAK, WERE FIVE TO SIX FEET HIGH.
SOME BOAT DOCKS WERE UNDERWATER.
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LOOKING AHEAD --
LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE EXPECTED TALK ABOUT A PLAN TO GET HALF FINISHED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DONE.
TOMORROW COMMISSIONERS WILL DEBATE WHETHER TO REINSTATE EXPIRED BUILDING PERMITS.
THE MEASURE WOULD BRING 300 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PERMITS BACK.
MANY SAW FUNDING DRY UP WHEN THE ECONOMY TOOK A DOWNTURN.
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THERE'S ALSO A PUBLIC HEARING ABOUT BILLBOARDS ALONG THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION. FROM DANIELS PARKWAY TO U-S 41.
BOTH PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE PART OF TOMORROW MORNING'S LEE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
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THE NAPLES PIER REMAINDS CLOSED TONIGHT --
THE WIND IS STILL TOO STRONG AND THE WATER IS SPLASHING TOO HIGH TO OPEN IT.
AND WHILE NAPLES DOESN'T NORMALLY HAVE RIP CURRENTS-- THEY CAN COME FAST AFTER A STORM.
PEOPLE ARE REMINDED TO STAY OUT OF THE WATER DURING DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.
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IT MAY BE A WHILE BEFORE YOU CAN USE YOUR I-PADS OR LAPTOPS DURING AN ENTIRE FLIGHT - FROM TAKE-OFF TO LANDING.
THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SAYS THEY'RE GIVING ANOTHER LOOK AT WHETHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES INTERFERE WITH AIRPLANES OR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL BELOW 10-THOUSAND FEET.
WE'RE NOT EXPECTING RESULTS FROM THE STUDY UNTIL NEXT MARCH.
CELL PHONE USE DURING FLIGHTS IS EXCLUDED FROM THE STUDY.
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41 PEOPLE, MOSTLY TOURISTS, WERE RESCUED FROM A SINKING SHIP NEAR THAILAND.
THE BOAD OVERTURNED THIS AFTERNOON NEAR THE POPULAR PHI-PHI ISLAND.
CREWS ABOARD NAVY VESSELS AND FISHING BOATS WERE ABLE TO RESCUE EVERYONE.
ROUGH SEAS ARE TO BLAME.
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SOME OF THE WORLD'S BEST SKATEBOARDERS AND B-M-X RIDERS ARRIVED IN RIO THIS WEEKEND FOR THE MEGARAMP COMPETITION.
ONE BRAZILIAN SKATEBOARDER WAS HURT ON THE MAIN RAMP, BUT WAS ABLE TO WALK AWAY.
THE FAN FAVORITE WAS ELEVEN YEAR-OLD TROY WOOD.
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GATORS HEAD COACH WILL MUSCHAMP WILL GIVE A QUARTER TO EACH OF HIS QUARTERBACKS IN THE FIRST HALF OF SATURDAY'S OPENER VS. BOWLING GREEN. JUST WONT SAY IF JACOBY BRISSETT OR JEFF DRISKELL WILL PLAY FIRST. HE ALSO HAS NOT ANNOUNCED HIS DECISION AT STARTING CORNER-BACK.
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MUSCHAMP RELEASED HIS DEPTH CHART FOR THE GATORS OPENER VS. BOWLING GREEN.
FORMER CAPE HIGH STANDOUT JAYLEN WATKINS IS LISTED AS ONE OF TWO PLAYERS THAT COULD BE THE GATORS STARTING CORNERBACK.
JAYLEN IS SAMMY WATKINS OLDER BROTHER.
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MEANWHILE IN TALLAHASSEE.THE WEATHER HAD THE NOLES MOVING UP THEIR PRACTICE TIME. THEY ARE SET ON A Q-B FOR THEIR OPENER ON SATURDAY VS. MURRAY STATE. E-J MANUEL.
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6-PM KICKOFF FOR THAT OPENER IN TALLAHASSEE.
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MIAMI PLAYS HOST TO BOSTON COLLEGE ON SATURDAY. THAT'S A GAME YOU WILL SEE AT 3-30 ON OUR SISTER STATION. ABC-7.
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THEY PLAY ON FRIDAY.
WE TALK ABOUT IT.FOR 20 MINUTES EACH SATURDAY MORNING.
4TH SEASON WE WILL DO GRIDIRON 2-DAY. OUR WEEKLY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEGMENT DURING THE 10-AM HALF HOUR OF NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
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N-F-L TEAMS HAVE TO TRIMM THEIR ROSTERS DOWN TO THE REGULAR SEASON LIMIT OF 53 BY THE END OF THE WEEK.
SAFETY AARON HENRY OF IMMOKALEE.BY WAY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.WAS LET GO TODAY BY THE OAKLAND RAIDERS.
HE PLAYED IN ALL THREE OF THE RAIDERS PRE-SEASON GAMES.
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THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS WAIVED 10 PLAYERS THIS AFTERNOON.
AMONG THE CUTS WAS WIDE RECEIVER ED GANT.
THE CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL GRAD HAD 1 CATCH IN THE BUCS WIN OVER THE DOLPHINS.
GANT WAS A LONG-SHOT TO MAKE THE BUCS 53-MAN ROSTER.
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THE BEST ROAD TEAM IN THE AMERICAN LEAGUE.IS ON THE ROAD ALL THIS WEEK.
THREE IN TEXAS.THEN FOUR IN TORONTO.
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RAYS AT RANGERS..
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ORTIZ HOPES TO RETURN BEFORE THE END OF THE SEASON.
RED SOX AND NEW ADDTION JAMES LONEY.HOSTED THE ROYALS THIS AFTERNOON.
LONEY'S SINGLE SCORES THE RED SOX THEIR 5TH RUN.
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA.BROUGHT OFF THE DISABLED LIST MONDAY.WENT 7 INNINGS FOR THE WIN.
5-1 BOSTON.
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YONKERS, NEW YORK NATIVE JAMES BLAKE GOT THE HOME CROWD CHEERING WITH A WIN IN HIS FIRST MATCH OF THE TOURNAMENT.
BLAKE TOOK FOUR SETS TO DEFEAT LUKAS LACKO AND ADVANCE TO THE NEXT ROUND.
THIS WAS BLAKE'S FIRST MATCH WIN IN A MAJOR THIS YEAR.
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THE KELLY CUP CHAMPION FLORIDA EVERBLADES.WHO HAVE A LOT OF THEIR ROSTER FROM LAST SEASON RETURNING.HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT THEIR PRESEASON SCHEDULE WILL CONSIST OF TWO HOME GAMES.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 5TH AND SATURDAY OCTOBER 6TH. VS. ORLANDO.
THE BLADES WILL OPEN THE SEASON THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY NIGHT VS. ORLANDO.
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FGCU MENS SOCCER TEAM. SHUTOUT BY 16TH RANKED GEORGETOWN 1-NIL THIS AFTERNOON IN WASHINGTON D-C.
BACK HOME FOR THE SEASON OPENER ON SUNDAY VS. BUCKNELL.
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WORKING OUT COULD BE THE KEY TO LIVING LONGER.
A NEW STUDY SHOWS THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE PHYSICALLY FIT BETWEEN THE AGES OF 30 AND 60 DECREASE THEIR CHANGES OF DEVELOPING SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS LIKE HEART DISEASE AND ALZHEIMERS LATER IN LIFE.
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ACCORDING TO RESEARCHERS AT DUKE UNIVERSITY--
MARIJUANA USE MAY BE LINKED TO LOWER I-Q SCORES.
ACCORDING TO A STUDY --
PEOPLE WHO SMOKED POT REGULARLY DURING THEIR TEENAGE YEARS AVERAGED AN EIGHT POINT DROP IN I-Q SCORE BY THE TIME THEY TURNED 38.
SUBJECTS WHO STARTED USING MARIJUANA LATER IN LIFE DID NOT SHOW SIMILAR COGNITIVE DECLINES.
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IT'S BEING DUBBED "BEER BLASPHEMY" IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC.
AN ECONOMIC DOWNTURN AND A SHIFT TO HEALTHIER LIVING HAS LED TO A SMALL REVOLUTION FOR BREWERS IN THE COUNTRY.
NOW MAKING BEERS MIXED WITH DRINKS LIKE LEMONADE AND FRUIT JUICES.
THEY'RE CALLED "RADLERS". AND THEY'RE A SO-CALLED HEALTHIER CHOICE FOR PEOPLE STEERING AWAY FROM THE HEAVY SUDS.
THE NEW DRINKS COME IN NEW FLAVORS LIKE GRAPEFRUIT, BANANA AND COFFEE.
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RESEARCHERS HAVE DISCOVERED A SPIRAL GALAXY IN THE UNIVERSE THAT'S AMOST EXACTLY LIKE THE MILKY WAY.
THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE MAJOR TOPICS BEING DISCUSSED AT A SPACE RESEARCH CONFERENCE IN BEIJING.
RESEARCH GROUPS HAVE FOUND 14 GALAXIES LIKE THE MILKY WAY BUT COMPANION GALAXIES, LIKE THIS NEW ONE, ARE RARE.
THE GALAXY IS ABOUT ONE-POINT-SIX MILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY.
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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.
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AD LIB GOODBYE 4SHOT
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