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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY: SETTING THE STAGE: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA RALLIES DEMOCRATS ON THE OPENING NIGHT OF THEIR CONVENTION--
AS FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON GEARS UP FOR HIS BIG NIGHT.
PLUS, BOOZE NOW ALLOWED ON THE BEACH.
THE LATEST DECISION THAT HAS FORT MYERS BEACH BUSINESSES LINING UP FOR A CHANCE TO SERVE ALCOHOL TO BEACHGOERS.
AND VICTORY PARTY RAMPAGE.
QUEBEC'S NEW PREMIER IS RUSHED OFF STAGE AS A GUNMAN OPENS FIRE KILLING ONE PERSON.
WHAT THE GUNMAN SCREAMED BEFORE HE WAS TAKEN DOWN BY POLICE.
NBC-2 NEWS TODAY AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
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IT'S DAY 2 OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
AND THE FEATURED SPEAKER IN PRIME TIME TONIGHT---
IS FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON.
BUT FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA HAD HER TURN LAST NIGHT--
PAINTING A PORTRAIT OF A PRESIDENT WHO KNOWS THE STRUGGLES OF EVERYDAY AMERICANS.
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"So in the end, for Barack, these issues aren't political - they're personal. Because Barack knows what it means when a family struggles. He knows what it means to want something more for your kids and grandkids. Barack knows the American Dream because he's lived it…and he wants everyone in this country to have that same opportunity, no matter who we are, or where we're from, or what we look like, or who we love.
TONIGHT-- THE FIRST LADY WILL PRESENT THE TOP TEN LIST ON THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN.
OUR NBC-2 CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT CHAD OLIVER CONTINUES OUR COVERAGE FROM CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA TONIGHT.
LAST NIGHT HE SPOKE TO A DELEGATE FROM LEE COUNTY-- ONE OF THREE HUNDRED DELEGATES IN CHARLOTTE REPRESENTING OUR STATE.
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MEANTIME--
MITT ROMNEY SPENDS ANOTHER DAY IN READING, VERMONT.
WHILE RUNNING MATE PAUL RYAN SPEAKS AT A RALLY AT THE DALLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN ADEL, IOWA.
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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.
"Showers increasing Wednesday"
A little boost in our rain chance is in order this Wednesday, but rain coverage will be fairly scattered with lots of places staying dry. The new wrinkle in today's forecast, however, is we'll see the possibility for a few morning showers, especially for areas close to the coast and the urban corridor. A few hit-or-miss showers will stay close to Highway 41 and I-75 through the early afternoon, and then a stronger onshore flow today will carry the bulk of the rain deep inland later in the day.
Aside from having a few extra morning and afternoon showers around, we'll still be in store for a good amount of sunshine along with some pretty warm temperatures. Our afternoon highs should only warm to the upper 80s and lower 90s, though, with a stronger breeze coming off the Gulf of Mexico to prevent many mid 90s.
Forecast models are in good agreement we'll stay in this weather pattern all the way through the end of the week with some days bringing a few more showers than others. The general rule for those of us along the coast and the urban corridor is our showers will arrive earlier in the day. For those of us east of I-75, the majority of the rain will get carried our way later in the afternoon and evening.
By the upcoming weekend, mostly likely the latter part of the weekend, moisture will start to increase as a weather system dips into Central Florida. This will most likely lead to higher rain chances for us along with more cloud cover.
In the tropics, the Leslie continues its slow motion to the north as a Tropical Storm, but we may see the storm strengthen into a hurricane once the wind shear eases up a bit. Leslie will come close to making a direct impact with Bermuda this weekend, but the impact on the U.S. mainland will be minimal with the storm bringing some higher surf to the U.S. east coast this week. Leslie could make a close approach to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by next week as the storm starts to weaken. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Michael continues to slowly strengthen in the open Atlantic, but this will be yet another fish storm and no threat to land.
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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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A MAJOR DECISION -- AFFECTING DOZENS OF RESTAURANTS.AND HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS.
MORE FORT MYERS BEACH BUSINESSES WILL NOW NOW BE ABLE TO SELL ALCOHOL OUT ON THE SAND.
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVED THE MOVE LATE LAST NIGHT.
SOME RESTAURANTS ALREADY HAVE PERMISSION TO DO SO.
SO OTHER BUSINESSES STOOD UP -- ASKING TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD.
OTHERS SPOKE OUT AGAINST ALLOWING MORE BOOZE ON THE BEACH -- ARGUING IT RUINS A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE.
COUNCIL'S VOTE COMES AFTER -- SEVEN MEETINGS, AND MONTHS OF TALKS.
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this is a good example of people working with the public listening to them some of the changes tonight are a result of their input
STARTING RIGHT NOW - RESTAURANTS CAN START APPLYING TO SELL ALCOHOL ON THE SAND.
THE NEW ORDINANCE STARTS IN SIX MONTHS.
HERE IS HOW IT WILL WORK.
BUSINESSES CANNOT SELL BOOZE ON THE BEACH AN HOUR AFTER SUN DOWN OR AFTER NINE P-M.
NOISE WILL ALSO BE LIMITED. NO AMPLIFIED OR RECORDED MUSIC CAN BE PLAYED OUTSIDE.
ALSO,
THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 50 FEET OF PASSAGE FROM THE OUTSIDE SERVICE AREA TO THE WATER
OR CAN ONLY EXTEND A THIRD OF THE DISTANCE TO THE BEACH.
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THIS MORNING--
LEE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL IS HOPING THEIR EFFORTS TO SPRAY FOR THE GROWING NUMBER OF MOSQUITOES IS PAYING OFF.
OFFICIALS SPRAYED LATE LAST NIGHT.
THEY SAY MOSQUITO POPULATIONS HAVE SPIKED IN INLAND AREAS LIKE LEHIGH ACRES AND ALVA ONE WEEK AFTER ISAAC.
AND WITH CASES OF WEST NILE ON THE RISE IN OUR STATE.NO ONE IS TAKING ANY CHANCES.
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49:26 - 49:34 So tell me where have you been seeing a lot of these mosquitoes lately? Not necessarily seeing them but you definitely feel them during the evening times - Rick Ricardo, Parent
RESIDENTS HOPE THE SPRAYING IS SUCCESSFUL SO THEY NO LONGER HAVE TO FIGHT THE BITE AND ENJOY THEIR EVENINGS OUT.
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IF CAPE CORAL'S CONTROVERSIAL UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT DOESN'T MOVE FORWARD AS PLANNED--
THOSE ON CITY WATER COULD PAY A WHOLE LOT MORE.
NEW NUMBERS SHOW THE CITY SHOULD HIKE UTILITY RATES BY MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT TO KEEP COSTS UNDER CONTROL.
OVER THE SUMMER, COUNCIL VOTED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EXPANDING UTILITIES TO THE SOUTHWEST SIX-SEVEN -- AN AREA NEAR TRAFALGAR PARKWAY AND CHIQUITA BOULEVARD.
CITY LEADERS ARGUE THAT BY BRINGING MORE USERS ONLINE WATER BILLS WILL STABILIZE OR BE REDUCED.
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0802 "Look at it this way. You take 10 people to dinner. The bill is 100. You each chip in 10 bucks. You bring in 15 people that number goes down."
IF THE U-E-P IS SIDELINED, THE CITY'S CONSULTANT ESTIMATES RATE HIKES WILL TAKE PLACE EVERY YEAR MOVING FORWARD UNTIL 20-21.
RATE PAYERS WOULD HAVE TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE.
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MORE ALLEGATIONS OF HAZING AT FLORIDA A-AND-M UNIVERSITY.
FAM-U SUSPENDED IT'S DANCE TEAM TUESDAY AFTER ALLEGATIONS OF OFF-CAMPUS HAZING OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE UNIVERSITY HAS CRACKED DOWN ON HAZING SINCE THE DEATH OF DRUM MAJOR ROBERT CHAMPION LAST YEAR, DURING A BAND TRIP TO ORLANDO.
THE BAND WAS LATER SUSPENDED.
11 BAND MEMBERS NOW FACE FELONY CHARGES, WHILE TWO OTHERS FACE MISDEMEANORS.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY COUPLE, ACCUSED OF CAGING UP THE MAN'S SON.APPEARED IN COURT.AND ONE IS WILLING TO ADMIT GUILT.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED THOMAS AND KIMBERLY BOONE BACK IN 2010.
AUTHORITIES SAY THE COUPLE LEFT THOMAS' 10-YEAR-OLD SON AND KIMBERLY'S STEP-SON CAGED UP FOR MONTHS--
RARELY FEEDING HIM AND FORCING HIM TO LIVE IN HIS OWN FECES AND URINE.
TUESDAY MORNING, KIMBERLY TOOK A PLEA DEAL AND WAS SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON.
HOWEVER, THOMAS BOONE SAYS HE DID NOTHING WRONG AND IS TAKING HIS CASE TO A JURY IN NOVEMBER.
THE BOY NOW LIVES WITH A RELATIVE.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY TEEN IS UNDER ARREST THIS MORNING IN CONNECTION WITH A RASH OF HOME BURGLARIES.
DEPUTIES SAY GEORGE STUCK BROKE INTO AS MANY AS FIVE VACANT HOMES ON HILNICK DRIVE, EAST OF PUNTA GORDA.
SO FAR, DETECTIVES SAY THEY HAVE CONNECTED HIM TO AT LEAST TWO OF THE BURGLARIES, BUT MORE CHARGES MAY BE FILED.
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JURY DELIBERATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN TODAY IN DREW PETERSON'S MURDER TRIAL.
HE'S THE FORMER CHICAGO-AREA POLICE OFFICER ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS THIRD WIFE, KATHLEEN SAVIO.
SAVIO WAS FOUND DEAD IN HER CLEAN, DRY BATHTUB IN 2004.
HER DEATH WAS INITIALLY RULED A DROWNING.
POLICE TOOK A CLOSER LOOK AT HER CASE AFTER PETERSON'S FOURTH WIFE, STACEY, DISAPPEARED.
SHE HAS NEVER BEEN FOUND.
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POLICE IN CANADA ARE INVESTIGATING A DEADLY SHOOTING AT A VICTORY RALLY FOR QUEBEC'S NEW PREMIERE--
show her getting off stage" what happened there"
NEWLY ELECTED PREMIERE PAULINE MAROIS OF THE SEPARATIST PARTI WAS RUSHED OFF THE STAGE UNHARMED.
THE GUNMAN REPORTEDLY FIRED ONLY ONE SHOT AND THEN STARTED A FIRE AS HE LEFT THE BUILDING.
ONE PERSON WAS KILLED-- THE OTHER IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
IT WAS NOT CLEAR IF THE GUNMAN WAS TRYING TO SHOOT MAROIS, WHOSE PARTY FAVORS SEPARATION FOR THE FRENCH-SPEAKING PROVINCE FROM CANADA.
POLICE HAVE THE MAN IN CUSTODY AND WOULD ONLY SAY HE IS 50 YEARS OLD--
AND THAT HE SHOUTED QUOTE "THE ENGLISH ARE WAKING UP."
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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.
"Showers increasing Wednesday"
A little boost in our rain chance is in order this Wednesday, but rain coverage will be fairly scattered with lots of places staying dry. The new wrinkle in today's forecast, however, is we'll see the possibility for a few morning showers, especially for areas close to the coast and the urban corridor. A few hit-or-miss showers will stay close to Highway 41 and I-75 through the early afternoon, and then a stronger onshore flow today will carry the bulk of the rain deep inland later in the day.
Aside from having a few extra morning and afternoon showers around, we'll still be in store for a good amount of sunshine along with some pretty warm temperatures. Our afternoon highs should only warm to the upper 80s and lower 90s, though, with a stronger breeze coming off the Gulf of Mexico to prevent many mid 90s.
Forecast models are in good agreement we'll stay in this weather pattern all the way through the end of the week with some days bringing a few more showers than others. The general rule for those of us along the coast and the urban corridor is our showers will arrive earlier in the day. For those of us east of I-75, the majority of the rain will get carried our way later in the afternoon and evening.
By the upcoming weekend, mostly likely the latter part of the weekend, moisture will start to increase as a weather system dips into Central Florida. This will most likely lead to higher rain chances for us along with more cloud cover.
In the tropics, the Leslie continues its slow motion to the north as a Tropical Storm, but we may see the storm strengthen into a hurricane once the wind shear eases up a bit. Leslie will come close to making a direct impact with Bermuda this weekend, but the impact on the U.S. mainland will be minimal with the storm bringing some higher surf to the U.S. east coast this week. Leslie could make a close approach to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by next week as the storm starts to weaken. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Michael continues to slowly strengthen in the open Atlantic, but this will be yet another fish storm and no threat to land.
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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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THE *ONLY RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH CENTER IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS CLOSING.
RIEVES RESIDENTIAL -- PART OF THE "LEE MENTAL HEALTH" NONPROFIT -- WILL SHUT ITS DOORS SEPTEMBER 28TH.
THE PROGRAM TREATS ABOUT 150 PATIENTS EACH YEAR FROM A FIVE COUNTY AREA --
BUT FUNDING HAS BEEN SLASHED AND THE STATE IS PUTTING A GREATER EMPHASIS ON *OUTPATIENT TREATMENT.
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THREE PEOPLE NOW RECOVERING THIS MORNING FROM SHARK BITES OFF FLORIDA'S EAST COAST.
BEACH PATROL IN THE DAYTONA AREA SAY THE FIRST TWO ATTACKS WERE A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
THE FIRST BITE HAPPENED SUNDAY--
A WOMAN WAS WALKING BACK TO SHORE WHEN A SHARK BIT HER FOOT.
THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO AN EIGHT YEAR OLD GIRL ABOUT AN HOUR LATER.
THEN ON THE SPACE COAST NEAR THE CAPE-- A SURFER WAS BITTEN ON THE HAND.
ALL OF THEIR INJURIES WERE NOT SERIOUS.
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AN UPDATE THIS MORNING ON LEE COUNTY'S TALKS TO BRING THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS HERE FOR SPRING TRAINING.
IN A NEWLY RELEASED STATEMENT--
THE NATIONALS SAY OTHER THAN WINNING GAMES THEIR "PRIMARY PURSUIT REMAINS FINDING THE BEST LONG TERM OPTION FOR A SPRING TRAINING AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT FACILITY."
THIS COMES LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER LEE COUNTY MANAGERS WENT TO D-C TO MEET WITH TEAM EXECS.
BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN TALKING FOR MONTHS, BUT WE'RE CLOSER TO A FINAL ANSWER.
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DOUG MEURER/AST. LEE COUNTY MANAGER 2:10:13 i really would like to see this move forward as quickly as possible. i know that they have asked we do this as quickly as possible just so they know so there's some certainty for them. i would say really within the next 30-60 days hopefully we'll have a pretty firm idea about whether this is going to work 29
THE NATIONALS ARE LOOKING TO RELOCATE FROM VIERA, OVER ON THE EAST COAST, BY 20-14.
THE COUNTY TELLS NBC-2 IT'S JUST A MATTER OF FINDING COMMON GROUND ON THE TEAM'S WISH LIST OF UPGRADES FOR CITY OF PALMS PARK AND THE AMOUNT OF MONEY.
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THE N-F-L REGULAR SEASON OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF TODAY--
MOVING THE SEASON OPENER TO TONIGHT TO ACCOMMODATE THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
YOU WILL SEE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRY TO KNOCK OFF THE DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPS-- THE NEW YORK GIANTS.
KICKOFF IS AT 8:30 TONIGHT-- ONLY ON NBC-2.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING -- LEGOLAND FLORIDA IS EXPANDING.
THE THEME PARK WILL ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR AN EXPANSION AT A PRESS CONFERENCE TOMORROW.
AND THERE'S TALK THE EXPANSION WILL HAVE A "STAR WARS" THEME.
LEGOLAND OPENED JUST LESS THAN A YEAR AGO.
IT'S LOCATED IN CENTRAL FLORIDA IN WINTER HAVEN -- BUILT ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER CYPRESS GARDENS ADVENTURE PARK.
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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.
"Showers increasing Wednesday"
A little boost in our rain chance is in order this Wednesday, but rain coverage will be fairly scattered with lots of places staying dry. The new wrinkle in today's forecast, however, is we'll see the possibility for a few morning showers, especially for areas close to the coast and the urban corridor. A few hit-or-miss showers will stay close to Highway 41 and I-75 through the early afternoon, and then a stronger onshore flow today will carry the bulk of the rain deep inland later in the day.
Aside from having a few extra morning and afternoon showers around, we'll still be in store for a good amount of sunshine along with some pretty warm temperatures. Our afternoon highs should only warm to the upper 80s and lower 90s, though, with a stronger breeze coming off the Gulf of Mexico to prevent many mid 90s.
Forecast models are in good agreement we'll stay in this weather pattern all the way through the end of the week with some days bringing a few more showers than others. The general rule for those of us along the coast and the urban corridor is our showers will arrive earlier in the day. For those of us east of I-75, the majority of the rain will get carried our way later in the afternoon and evening.
By the upcoming weekend, mostly likely the latter part of the weekend, moisture will start to increase as a weather system dips into Central Florida. This will most likely lead to higher rain chances for us along with more cloud cover.
In the tropics, the Leslie continues its slow motion to the north as a Tropical Storm, but we may see the storm strengthen into a hurricane once the wind shear eases up a bit. Leslie will come close to making a direct impact with Bermuda this weekend, but the impact on the U.S. mainland will be minimal with the storm bringing some higher surf to the U.S. east coast this week. Leslie could make a close approach to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by next week as the storm starts to weaken. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Michael continues to slowly strengthen in the open Atlantic, but this will be yet another fish storm and no threat to land.
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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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THE NAME PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOL HAS BEEN AROUND FOR DECADES.
BUT IT'S LATEST BUILDING POST-CHARLEY DOESN'T HOLD AS MUCH HISTORY AS ITS NAME.
NOW WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM EIGHTH GRADERS, TILES, AND THE WORD 'SOAR', STUDENTS ARE CREATING PIECES OF HISTORY WITH THEIR OWN TOUCH.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE AT PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOL THIS MORNING WITH THIS WEEK'S SCHOOL THAT RULES.
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'SOAR' IS THE FOUNDATION OF PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE SCHOOL AND THESE 8TH GRADE EAGLES ARE DRTURNING THE MEANING OF WORD INTO ARTWORK.SHOW AND TELL.
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SOAR IS EVERYTHING THESE STUDENTS AND PUNTA MIDDLE SCHOOL STANDS FOR.
STRIVE FOR SUCCESS.
OPT FOR HONESTY
ACT RESPONSIBLY
AND RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
"And you really have to follow that, because if you don't then 'soar' doesn't really take place."
TODAY THEY ARE TAKING THE WORDS THEY'VE FOLLOWED IN THEIR YEARS AT PUNTA GORDA MIDDLE AND TURNING THEM INTO SOMETHING THEY CAN LEAVE BEHIND.
PAINTED TILES TO BOARD THE WALL OF A HALLWAY THEY WALKED FOR SO LONG..
"It'll be like a little piece of you you're leaving behind."
ART TEACHER CATHY FEDONNI CAME UP WITH THE IDEA 2 YEARS AGO WHEN A PARENT DONATED DOZENS OF TILES TO THE SCHOOL.
WHAT WAS JUST A THOUGHT OF A LEADERSHIP LEGACY WALL HAS TURNED INTO AN TRADITION.
"It gives them something as leaders of the school to kind of look forward to and it's their legacy they'll leave and that they can always come back to and see there."
--A SENSE OF PRIDE CAMERON TRIANA IS ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD TO.
"It would just be surprising to see 'oh that's my work up there, that's really cool."
AND A POWERFUL STANCE MADE WITH JUST FOUR CORNERS.
"It gives art a voice and it's there and it's just profound and it's always going to be there."
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF DELPHINE CENTRY - FORT MYERS, FL
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!
DELPHINE - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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EFFECTIVE SALESMEN.
THAT'S WHAT EXPERTS ARE CALLING FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON THIS MORNING--
AS HE GETS THE STAR TURN TONIGHT IN A PRIME-TIME SPEECH AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
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ANIMAL OVERCROWING--
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SAVE SOME OF THESE PETS COMING UP.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
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IT'S DAY 2 OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
AND THE FEATURED SPEAKER IN PRIME TIME TONIGHT---
IS FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON.
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA HAD HER TURN LAST NIGHT--
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WATCHED HIS WIFE'S SPEECH ALONG WITH DAUGHTERS MALIA AND SASHA FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
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if we want to give all our children a foundation for their dreams and opportunities worthy of their promise…if we want to give them that sense of limitless possibility - that belief that here in America, there is always something better out there if you're willing to work for it…then we must work like never before…and we must once again come together and stand together for the man we can trust to keep moving this great country forward…my husband, our President, President Barack Obama.
TONIGHT-- FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON IS THE HEADLINE SPEAKER.
HE WILL GIVE THE NOMINATION SPEECH FOR A SECOND BARACK OBAMA TERM. THEN THE STATES WILL TAKE A ROLL CALL TO OFFICIALLY MAKE PRESIDENT OBAMA THE PARTY'S NOMINEE.
THE PRESIDENT WILL ADDRESS THE CONVENTION TOMORROW NIGHT.
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MEANTIME--
MITT ROMNEY SPENDS ANOTHER DAY IN VERMONT.
WHILE his RUNNING MATE PAUL RYAN SPEAKS AT A RALLY AT THE DALLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN ADEL, IOWA.
RYAN WAS IN CEDAR RAPIDS YESTERDAY AFTERNOON--
HE DREW JEERS FROM THE CROWD WHEN HE SAID THE NATIONAL DEBT HAS ECLIPSED THE 16-TRILLION DOLLAR MARK, HE WENT ON TO SAY THIS IS THE WORST BROKEN PROMISE FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA.
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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.
"Showers increasing Wednesday"
A little boost in our rain chance is in order this Wednesday, but rain coverage will be fairly scattered with lots of places staying dry. The new wrinkle in today's forecast, however, is we'll see the possibility for a few morning showers, especially for areas close to the coast and the urban corridor. A few hit-or-miss showers will stay close to Highway 41 and I-75 through the early afternoon, and then a stronger onshore flow today will carry the bulk of the rain deep inland later in the day.
Aside from having a few extra morning and afternoon showers around, we'll still be in store for a good amount of sunshine along with some pretty warm temperatures. Our afternoon highs should only warm to the upper 80s and lower 90s, though, with a stronger breeze coming off the Gulf of Mexico to prevent many mid 90s.
Forecast models are in good agreement we'll stay in this weather pattern all the way through the end of the week with some days bringing a few more showers than others. The general rule for those of us along the coast and the urban corridor is our showers will arrive earlier in the day. For those of us east of I-75, the majority of the rain will get carried our way later in the afternoon and evening.
By the upcoming weekend, mostly likely the latter part of the weekend, moisture will start to increase as a weather system dips into Central Florida. This will most likely lead to higher rain chances for us along with more cloud cover.
In the tropics, the Leslie continues its slow motion to the north as a Tropical Storm, but we may see the storm strengthen into a hurricane once the wind shear eases up a bit. Leslie will come close to making a direct impact with Bermuda this weekend, but the impact on the U.S. mainland will be minimal with the storm bringing some higher surf to the U.S. east coast this week. Leslie could make a close approach to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by next week as the storm starts to weaken. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Michael continues to slowly strengthen in the open Atlantic, but this will be yet another fish storm and no threat to land.
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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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A MAJOR DECISION -- AFFECTING DOZENS OF RESTAURANTS.AND HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS.
MORE FORT MYERS BEACH BUSINESSES WILL NOW NOW BE ABLE TO SELL ALCOHOL OUT ON THE SAND.
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVED THE MOVE LATE LAST NIGHT.
SOME RESTAURANTS ALREADY HAVE PERMISSION TO DO SO.
SO OTHER BUSINESSES STOOD UP -- ASKING TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD.
RESTAURANTS CAN NOW START APPLYING TO SELL ALCOHOL ON THE SAND.
THE NEW ORDINANCE STARTS IN SIX MONTHS.
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THIS MORNING--
LEE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL IS HOPING THEIR EFFORTS TO SPRAY FOR THE GROWING NUMBER OF MOSQUITOES IS PAYING OFF.
OFFICIALS SPRAYED LATE LAST NIGHT-- CONCERNED ABOUT THE RISING CASES OF THE WEST NILE VIRUS IN OUR STATE,
THEY SAY MOSQUITO POPULATIONS HAVE SPIKED IN INLAND AREAS LIKE LEHIGH ACRES AND ALVA ONE WEEK AFTER ISAAC.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY COUPLE, ACCUSED OF CAGING UP THE MAN'S SON.APPEARED IN COURT.AND ONE IS WILLING TO ADMIT GUILT.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED THOMAS AND KIMBERLY BOONE BACK IN 2010.
AUTHORITIES SAY THE COUPLE LEFT THOMAS' 10-YEAR-OLD SON AND KIMBERLY'S STEP-SON CAGED UP FOR MONTHS--
RARELY FEEDING HIM AND FORCING HIM TO LIVE IN HIS OWN FECES AND URINE.
TUESDAY MORNING, KIMBERLY TOOK A PLEA DEAL AND WAS SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON.
HOWEVER, THOMAS BOONE SAYS HE DID NOTHING WRONG AND IS TAKING HIS CASE TO A JURY IN NOVEMBER.
THE BOY NOW LIVES WITH A RELATIVE.
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A LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER IS FACING MAJOR OVERCROWDING ISSUES AND MAY HAVE TO EUTHANIZE DOZENS OF HEALTHY ANIMALS.
LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES IS TRYING TO ADOPT OUT AS MANY PETS AS IT CAN SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO PUT ANY OF THEM DOWN.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US THERE LIVE.
CLIFTON, THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE FOR THESE ANIMALS.
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THE SHELTER NEEDS TO PLACE AT LEAST 30 DOGS IN ORDER TO KEEP THEM FROM PUTTING ANY DOWN.
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IT'S UNSIGHTLY, SMELLY AND A REAL HEALTH HAZARD.
THIS MORNING THERE ARE NEW CONCERNS AND THREATS POST ISAAC.
IT'S ESTIMATED MORE THAN 15-THOUSAND DEAD NUTRIA WASHED ASHORE ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST-ALL BECAUSE OF HURRICANE ISAAC.
"NUTRIA" ARE LARGE SEMI-AQUATIC RODENTS.
WORKERS ARE USING PITCH FORKS TO REMOVE THEM. TOSSING THEM IN A LARGE BUCKET OF A FRONT END LOADER.
GROSS DOESN'T BEGIN TO DESCRIBE THE CLEAN-UP ASSIGNMENT.
CLEANUP CREWS HAVE ALSO REMOVED DEAD DEER, COYOTES AND HOGS FROM GULF COAST BEACHES.
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THE MIDWEST DROUGHT IS AFFECTING GROCERY PRICES RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO JUMP FIVE-PERCENT NEXT YEAR.
ON AVERAGE, A FAMILY OF FOUR SPENDS ROUGHLY 236-DOLLARS A WEEK ON GROCERIES.
TACK ON THE 5 PERCENT INCREASE AND YOUR LOOKING AT AN INCREASE OF ELEVEN DOLLARS A WEEK.
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"It may not be as bad in produce as it will be for grains, which come from the Midwest and the breadbasket so that's what we're bracing for is more the grains and of course the meat that eats the grains."
MEAT PRICES ARE ALREADY UP THREE TO FOUR DOLLARS A POUND FOR SOME CUTS AND EXPECTED TO GO EVEN HIGHER.
SMALLER GROCERS SAY THEY'RE HOLDING PRICES DOWN BY BUYING GRAINS IN BULK.
THEY SUGGEST SHOPPERS DO THE SAME.
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ARE YOU ENJOYING YOUR MORNING CUP OF JOE?
YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRING YOUR COFFEE ALONG WITH YOU TO WORK.
BECAUSE DRINKING A CUP OF COFFEE COULD HELP PREVENT NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN CAUSED BY LONG HOURS IN FRONT OF THE COMPUTER.
RESEARCHERS HAD A GROUP OF PEOPLE PERFORM A SERIES OF COMPUTER TASKS. WHILE MEASURING THE INTENSITY OF THEIR PAIN.
WHILE BOTH GROUPS REPORTED DISCOMFORT, THOSE WHO CONSUMED COFFEE BEFORE THE ASSIGNMENT HAD SIGNIFICANTLY LESS PAIN THAN THOSE WHO DID NOT.
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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.
"Showers increasing Wednesday"
A little boost in our rain chance is in order this Wednesday, but rain coverage will be fairly scattered with lots of places staying dry. The new wrinkle in today's forecast, however, is we'll see the possibility for a few morning showers, especially for areas close to the coast and the urban corridor. A few hit-or-miss showers will stay close to Highway 41 and I-75 through the early afternoon, and then a stronger onshore flow today will carry the bulk of the rain deep inland later in the day.
Aside from having a few extra morning and afternoon showers around, we'll still be in store for a good amount of sunshine along with some pretty warm temperatures. Our afternoon highs should only warm to the upper 80s and lower 90s, though, with a stronger breeze coming off the Gulf of Mexico to prevent many mid 90s.
Forecast models are in good agreement we'll stay in this weather pattern all the way through the end of the week with some days bringing a few more showers than others. The general rule for those of us along the coast and the urban corridor is our showers will arrive earlier in the day. For those of us east of I-75, the majority of the rain will get carried our way later in the afternoon and evening.
By the upcoming weekend, mostly likely the latter part of the weekend, moisture will start to increase as a weather system dips into Central Florida. This will most likely lead to higher rain chances for us along with more cloud cover.
In the tropics, the Leslie continues its slow motion to the north as a Tropical Storm, but we may see the storm strengthen into a hurricane once the wind shear eases up a bit. Leslie will come close to making a direct impact with Bermuda this weekend, but the impact on the U.S. mainland will be minimal with the storm bringing some higher surf to the U.S. east coast this week. Leslie could make a close approach to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by next week as the storm starts to weaken. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Michael continues to slowly strengthen in the open Atlantic, but this will be yet another fish storm and no threat to land.
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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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THE PENTAGON SPEAKING OUT ON THE NEW RELEASE OF THE BOOK THAT DETAILS THE MISSION THAT KILLED OSAMA BIN LADEN.
IT'S WRITTEN BY A FORMER NAVY SEAL, WHO CLAIMS TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST THROUGH THE DOOR DURING THE ATTACK ON BIN LADEN.
THE PENTAGON CLAIMS THE AUTHOR IS REVEALING SECRET INFORMATION AND SHOULD HAVE ALLOWED THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PRE-SCREEN THE BOOK BEFORE ITS RELEASE.
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George Little - Pentagon Spokesman: "It is the height of irresponsibility not to have this kind of material checked for the possible disclosure of classified information."
WHILE THE PENTAGON CONSIDERS LEGAL ACTION, MILITARY EXPERTS FEAR THE MEMOIR COULD PUT OTHER SERVICEMEN IN DANGER.
THE AUTHOR MAINTAINS HE HASN'T VIOLATED ANY VOWS OF SECRECY OR REVEALED ANY INFORMATION THAT WILL PUT HIS COLLEAGUES LIVES AT RISK.
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IT'S NOT UNUSUAL TO SEE A BOOSTER SEAT FOR A TODDLER IN A RESTAURANT.
BUT WHAT WE'RE ABOUT TO SHOW YOU WILL LIKELY MAKE YOUR JAW DROP --
A WOMAN EATING AT A RESTAURANT IN UTAH SNAPPED THIS PICTURE.
THE CHILD IS SITTING ON A POTTY TRAINING SEAT -- AND SHE'S SITTING JUST FEET AWAY FROM DOZENS OF OTHER PEOPLE EATING.
ONCE PATRONS REALIZED WHAT WAS GOING ON---THINGS GOT HEATED.
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"The more you thought about it, the more unappetizing everything looked around me," Decker said. "I was like this is not ok, we're eating, there was a business meeting with about five or six businessmen going on right next to me. The place was packed."
THE UTAH RESTAURANT RECEIVED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOLLOWING THE INCIDENT.
MANAGEMENT CLAIMS THE STAFF DIDN'T REALIZE WHAT WAS GOING ON,
AND WOULD HAVE STOPPED IT IF THEY DID.
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FOOTBALL SEASON IS UPON US. AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY, COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS ARE SUITING UP AND HITTING THE FIELD.
BUT AT SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL IN SOUTH FLORIDA, ERIN DIMEGLIO IS THROWING BALLS AND BREAKING DOWN GENDER BARRIERS.
Erin Dimeglio: I'm not anything special I'm just another player on the team. Just because my gender is different doesn't mean you have to treat me differently.
COMING UP THIS MORNING ON THE TODAY SHOW--
TAMRON HALL PROFILES 17-YEAR-OLD DIMEGLIO, THE FIRST FEMALE QUARTERBACK.
THAT RIGHT HER ON NBC-2 AFTER NEWS TODAY.
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TEENS WILL BE READY TO TAKE THE BIGGER LOSER CHALLENGE COME JANUARY.
NBC'S HIT SHOW WILL BRING ON YOUNG TEENS BETWEEN 13 AND 17 FOR THE FIRST TIME ALONGSIDE TRAINER JILLIAN MICHAELS.
THE SHOW'S 14TH SEASON WILL TAKE ON A NEW MISSION AGAINST THE NATIONAL INCREASE IN CHILDHOOD OBESITY.
CONTESTANTS WILL STILL HAVE A CHANCE AT THE 250 THOUSAND DOLLAR PRIZE, BUT WON'T BE SUBJECT TO ELIMINATION FROM THE SHOW AND WILL NOT BE WEIGHED FOR THE BROADCAST.
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MCDONALD'S IS SET TO OPEN ITS FIRST PURELY VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS.
BUT, YOU'LL HAVE TO TRAVEL TO INDIA TO TRY THEM OUT.
MCDONALD'S WILL OPEN UP THE VEGETARIAN OUTLETS NEAR TWO OF INDIA'S MOST ACCLAIMED RELIGIOUS SITES.
THE GOLDEN TEMPLE AND THE TOWN OF KATRA, SACRED TO HINDUS, HOST MILLIONS VISITORS EACH YEAR.
MCDONALD'S IN INDIA ALREADY NIXED BEEF FROM IT'S MENU BECAUSE COWS ARE CONSIDERED SACRED THERE.
THE VEGETARIAN MENU INCLUDES THE MCVEGGIE PATTY AND MCSPICY PANEER, A PATTY OF TRADITIONAL INDIAN CHEESE.
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HAPPENING TODAY--
TWO ASTRONAUTS WILL TRY AGAIN TODAY TO REPLACE A POWER SWITCHING UNIT OUTSIDE THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
AMERICAN SUNITA WILLIAMS AND A JAPANESE ASTRONAUT WILL HEAD OUT FOR THEIR SPACE WALK THIS MORNING.
IT STARTS AROUND 7-15 AM.
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TRAILBLAZER AND TALK SHOW HOST ELLEN DEGENERES NOW HAS A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME.
"I spent my entire career trying to conduct myself a certain way and making sure that no one walks all over me- only to get to a point where people are going to walk all over me."
THE HOST OF "THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW" ROSE TO FAME IN THE 90'S, ON HER T-V SHOW CALLED-- "ELLEN."
SHE BROKE GROUND WHEN SHE CAME OUT AS A LESBIAN ON THE SHOW AND IN REAL LIFE.
HER CAREER ALSO INCLUDES FILM, STAND-UP COMEDY AND A STINT AS A JUDGE ON "AMERICAN IDOL."
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THE LONG-AWAITED "i-PHONE 5" MAY BE INTRODUCED AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK.
APPLE HAS SENT OUT INVITATIONS FOR A PRESS EVENT NEXT WEDNESDAY.
ON THE INVITATION THE NUMBER "12"--MEANING THE DATE-- IS CASTING A SHADOW OF THE NUMBER "5."
THAT'S THOUGHT TO BE A CLUE THAT THE COMPANY WILL REVEAL IT'S LATEST "i-PHONE".
IT'S BELIEVED THE "i-PHONE 5" WILL HAVE A FASTER PROCESSOR AND POSSIBLY A LARGER DISPLAY.
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NOW TO WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY--
AND THE STORY THAT'S ALL THE BUZZ ONLINE.
IT IS THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS EMPTY CHAIR AND ITS TIME IN THE LIMELIGHT ISN'T OVER.
LIKE "TEBOWING"-- NOW THERE'S "EASTWOODING", WHEN PEOPLE TOOK PICTURES OF THEMSELVES POINTING OR THEIR PETS STARING AT A CHAIR.
ROMNEY SUPPORTERS THEN DECLARED "NATIONAL EMPTY CHAIR DAY" --- PROMPTING AN OUTPOURING OF EMPTY CHAIRS. WITH TELEPROMPTERS, AN EMPTY CHAIR OCCUPIED BY AN EMPTY SUIT AND AN EMPTY CHAIR BOWING TO THE SAUDIS.
THERE'S ALSO AN INVISIBLE OBAMA TWITTER ACCOUNT,
EVEN SARAH PALIN TWEETED AN EMPTY CHAIR WITH A BOOSTER SEAT ON IT.
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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.
"Showers increasing Wednesday"
A little boost in our rain chance is in order this Wednesday, but rain coverage will be fairly scattered with lots of places staying dry. The new wrinkle in today's forecast, however, is we'll see the possibility for a few morning showers, especially for areas close to the coast and the urban corridor. A few hit-or-miss showers will stay close to Highway 41 and I-75 through the early afternoon, and then a stronger onshore flow today will carry the bulk of the rain deep inland later in the day.
Aside from having a few extra morning and afternoon showers around, we'll still be in store for a good amount of sunshine along with some pretty warm temperatures. Our afternoon highs should only warm to the upper 80s and lower 90s, though, with a stronger breeze coming off the Gulf of Mexico to prevent many mid 90s.
Forecast models are in good agreement we'll stay in this weather pattern all the way through the end of the week with some days bringing a few more showers than others. The general rule for those of us along the coast and the urban corridor is our showers will arrive earlier in the day. For those of us east of I-75, the majority of the rain will get carried our way later in the afternoon and evening.
By the upcoming weekend, mostly likely the latter part of the weekend, moisture will start to increase as a weather system dips into Central Florida. This will most likely lead to higher rain chances for us along with more cloud cover.
In the tropics, the Leslie continues its slow motion to the north as a Tropical Storm, but we may see the storm strengthen into a hurricane once the wind shear eases up a bit. Leslie will come close to making a direct impact with Bermuda this weekend, but the impact on the U.S. mainland will be minimal with the storm bringing some higher surf to the U.S. east coast this week. Leslie could make a close approach to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by next week as the storm starts to weaken. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Michael continues to slowly strengthen in the open Atlantic, but this will be yet another fish storm and no threat to land.
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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 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION CONTINUES TODAY.
TONIGHT WE'LL HEAR FROM PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON.
HE HOPES TO ROUSE THE CROWD AND POTENTIAL VOTERS.
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NBC-2 IS ALSO TRACKING THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES THIS MORNING.
MITT ROMNEY SPENDS ANOTHER DAY IN READING, VERMONT TODAY AND HIS VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PAUL RYAN SPEAKS AT A RALLY IOWA.
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FORT MYERS BEACH BUSINESSES WILL NOW NOW BE ABLE TO SELL ALCOHOL OUT ON THE SAND.
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVED THE MOVE LATE LAST NIGHT.
SOME RESTAURANTS ALREADY HAVE PERMISSION TO DO SO.
SO OTHER BUSINESSES STOOD UP -- ASKING TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD.
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LEE COUNTY ISN'T TAKING ANY CHANCES WITH WEST NILE VIRUS.
OFFICIALS SPRAYED LATE LAST NIGHT.
THEY SAY MOSQUITO POPULATIONS HAVE SPIKED IN INLAND AREAS LIKE LEHIGH ACRES AND ALVA ONE WEEK AFTER ISAAC.
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PEOPLE OF CAPE CORAL MAY HAVE TO PAY A WHOLE LOT MORE IF THE CITY'S U-E-P PLAN DOESN'T MOVE FORWARD.
OVER THE SUMMER, COUNCIL VOTED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EXPANDING UTILITIES TO THE SOUTHWEST SIX-SEVEN -- AN AREA NEAR TRAFALGAR PARKWAY AND CHIQUITA BOULEVARD.
NEW NUMBERS REVEAL THE CITY SHOULD HIKE UTILITY RATES.
BY MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT TO KEEP COSTS UNDER CONTROL.
CITY LEADERS ARGUE BY BRINGING MORE USERS ONLINE.
WATER BILLS WILL STABILIZE OR BE REDUCED.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY COUPLE, ACCUSED OF CAGING UP THEIR YOUNG SON APPEARED IN COURT YESTERDAY.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED THOMAS AND KIMBERLY BOONE BACK IN 2010.
AUTHORITIES SAY THE COUPLE LEFT THOMAS' 10-YEAR-OLD SON AND KIMBERLY'S STEP-SON CAGED UP FOR MONTHS--
YESTERDAY MORNING. KIMBERLY TOOK A PLEA DEAL AND WAS SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON.
HOWEVER, THOMAS BOONE SAYS HE DID NOTHING WRONG AND IS TAKING HIS CASE TO A JURY IN NOVEMBER.
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POLICE IN CANADA ARE INVESTIGATING A DEADLY SHOOTING AT A VICTORY RALLY FOR QUEBEC'S NEW PREMIERE--
NEWLY ELECTED PREMIERE PAULINE MAROIS WAS RUSHED OFF THE STAGE UNHARMED.
THE GUNMAN REPORTEDLY FIRED ONLY ONE SHOT AND THEN STARTED A FIRE AS HE LEFT THE BUILDING.
ONE PERSON WAS KILLED-- THE OTHER IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
IT WAS NOT CLEAR IF THE GUNMAN WAS TRYING TO SHOOT MAROIS,
WHOSE PARTY FAVORS SEPARATION FOR THE FRENCH-SPEAKING PROVINCE FROM CANADA.
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MORE ALLEGATIONS OF HAZING AT FLORIDA A-AND-M UNIVERSITY.
FAM-U SUSPENDED IT'S DANCE TEAM TUESDAY AFTER ALLEGATIONS OF OFF-CAMPUS HAZING OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE UNIVERSITY HAS CRACKED DOWN ON HAZING SINCE THE DEATH OF DRUM MAJOR ROBERT CHAMPION LAST YEAR, DURING A BAND TRIP TO ORLANDO.
THE BAND WAS LATER SUSPENDED.
11 BAND MEMBERS NOW FACE FELONY CHARGES, WHILE TWO OTHERS FACE MISDEMEANORS.
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THE N-F-L REGULAR SEASON OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF TODAY--
MOVING THE SEASON OPENER TO TONIGHT TO ACCOMMODATE THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.
YOU WILL SEE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRY TO KNOCK OFF THE DEFENDING SUPER BOWL CHAMPS-- THE NEW YORK GIANTS.
KICKOFF IS AT 8:30 TONIGHT-- ONLY ON NBC-2.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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