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A MAN IS KILLED WHILE RIDING AN A-T-V-
NBC2 HAS THE OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS-
PLUS, HOW THE PERSON WHO WAS RIDING WITH HIM IS DOING THIS MORNING.
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PAUSE FOR JASON
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PLUS-
57 DAYS AND COUNTING UNTIL ELECTION DAY 2012!
NBC2 WILL TELL YOU WHERE THE CANDIDATES ARE TODAY-
AND HOW THEY'RE FOCUSING THEIR MESSAGE FOR THE FINAL PUSH TO NOVEMBER.
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GOOD MORNING!
THANK YOU FOR WAKING UP WITH US THIS SUNDAY MORNING!
IT'S SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2012.
I'M JENNIFER TRAMMELL.
GRAB A CUP OF COFFEE, WE HAVE A LOT TO GET TO THIS MORNING.
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WE BEGIN THIS MORNING IN CAPE CORAL-
NBC2 IS WORKING TO LEARN THE NAME OF THE MAN KILLED IN AN A-T-V CRASH.
DEPUTIES TELL NBC2, THE CRASH HAPPENED AROUND 6 LAST NIGHT NEAR DURDEN PARKWAY AND NEW BURNT STORE ROAD.
THE PERSON RIDING WITH HIM, SURVIVED THE CRASH.
ACCORDING TO DEPUTIES, THE MAN WAS DRIVING A RHINO-STYLE 4 WHEELER.
NBC2 SPOKE WITH A MAN WHO LIVES NEAR BY, SAYS HE SEES PEOPLE RIDING THROUGH THE AREA ALL THE TIME.
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"My prayers just go out to the family if it is I'm really sad I'm just hoping that it isn't those kids."
AGAIN, DEPUTIES AREN'T RELEASING ANY NAMES YET.
THE 4-WHEELER WAS REMOVED FROM THE SCENE AND TAKEN TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IMPOUND LOT.
COUNT ON NBC2 TO BRING YOU ANY UPDATES TO THIS STORY BOTH ON AIR AND ONLINE AT NBC-DASH-2-DOT COM.
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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.
After a couple dry sunny days, rain chances will gradually be on the rise as a front slowly slides in from the north. Since the front will only be only crawling our way, the areas most at risk for seeing a passing shower will be locations farther north.
If you're in Charlotte or Desoto County, you'll see the most shower activity followed by Lee, Glades, and Hendry County. Locations across Collier County may even see a few passing showers later today, but coverage there will be fairly spotty.
Even for areas that see the best chance of rain, showers will still be fairly scattered, so today shouldn't be a complete washout for anyone. Just expect showers to pass through from time to time.
We'll even see a fair amount of sun through your Sunday along with a refreshing breeze out of the southwest from 5-15 mph. Temperatures will be close to yesterday's numbers, so most spots should warm into the upper 80s and low 90s.
By tonight we'll still see the possibility for some isolated rain, but later in the night the main target areas for rain will be close to the coast.
On Monday and Tuesday, the front will stall over Central and South Florida, keeping a good chance of showers in our forecast both days. On Monday most of us will get our best chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon, and then on Tuesday both day parts will be fair game for rain.
Rain chances should start to come down a little Wednesday as some slightly drier air trickles into Southwest Florida. There will still be enough moisture around, however, to keep a chance of afternoon and evening rain in the forecast.
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NBC2 IS DIGGING FOR NEW DETAILS ABOUT LEE COUNTY'S MEDSTAR PROGRAM.
WE'VE LEARNED, TWO F-A-A INSPECTORS WILL BE IN FORT MYERS TUESDAY.
THEY'RE COMING TO LOOK INTO ALMOST 3 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF IMPROPER BILLING FROM THE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
NOW-
A FIRED PILOT SAYS HE'S BEEN TRYING TO BRING THESE PROBLEMS TO LIGHT FOR MORE THAN A YEAR -- BUT E-M-S MANAGERS DIDN'T WANT TO HEAR IT.
7:36:16 turns out the open door policy at lee county damned if you do and damned if you don't 22
E-M-S OFFICIALS SUDDENLY GROUNDED THE EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LAST MONTH.
THEY TOLD US IT WAS TO "REVAMP" THE PROGRAM AND GO AFTER NATIONAL ACCREDITATION.
BUT THE CONCERNS ABOUT THE BILLING SYSTEM ARE ENOUGH TO BRING F-A-A INSPECTORS TO TOWN THIS WEEK.
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7:36:28 we were trying to handle it internally because quite frankly this is embarrassing
FIRED MEDSTAR PILOT ARNOLD MCALLISTER SAYS PROBLEMS WITH THE PROGRAM HAVE BEEN GOING ON FOR MORE THAN A YEAR.
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT --
THE COUNTY BILLED 2.9 MILLION DOLLARS.THAT IT REALLY COULDN'T.
ARNOLD MCALLISTER 7:34:42 well i'm glad it's coming out. one of the things the employees have brought up in the staff meetings over the past two years is that if we didn't get the aircraft on the certificate for 135 purposes, we couldn't bill 52
MCALLISTER SAYS THE SUDDEN SHUTDOWN AND BILLING BLUNDER IS INDICATIVE OF BIGGER PROBLEMS.
WITH SERIOUS CONCERNS ABOUT OPERATIONS -- MACALLISTER SAYS HE AND OTHER COUNTY EMPLOYEES WENT TO THEIR SUPERVISORS.
7:36:16 turns out the open door policy at lee county damned if you do and damned if you don't 22
NOW, THE *ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER HAS ORDERED AN AUDIT OF THE MEDSTAR PROGRAM.TO PINPOINT WHO ALLOWED THE IMPROPER BILLING TO HAPPEN.
AND COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN-- IS ALSO DEMANDING ANSWERS.
FROM CHRISTINA PKG LAST NIGHT
3:01 what is staff going to recommend to get out of this. It's a disaster 3:10
HUNDREDS OF LEE COUNTY *RESIDENTS ARE CALLING ON MANN AND HIS FELLOW COMMISSIONERS TO INVESTIGATE--
MORE THAN 300 SIGNING A PETITION ON THE NEW WEBSITE SAVEMEDSTAR.ORG.
7:37:24 our great hope is commissioner mann and some of the other commissioners are going to get to the bottom of this 27
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THE COUNTY ISN'T ON THE HOOK FOR *ALL OF THE MONEY BILLED.
ONLY ABOUT 320-THOUSAND WAS COLLECTED -- THAT MONEY HAS TO BE PAID BACK TO PATIENTS.
AND WITHOUT MEDSTAR -- LEE COUNTY IS RELYING ON OTHER AGENCIES.
AEROMED HAS STATIONED A HELICOPTER AT PAGE FIELD.
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A WELLS FARGO BANK TELLER IS IN HOT WATER THIS MORNING-
FOR NOT ONLY ALLEGEDLY STEALING MONEY-
BUT COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY SHE ALSO TRIED TO STEAL SOMEONE'S IDENTITY.
COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THIS WOMAN, 24 YEAR OLD VAYONIE PIERRE WAS SEEN BY CO-WORKERS STEALING FROM A CUSTOMER'S BANK ACCOUNT.
PIERRE LATER CONFESSED TO THE CRIME SAYING SHE TOOK THE MONEY AND ACCOUNT INFO TO PAY HER CELL PHONE BILL.AND GET A LITTLE EXTRA SPENDING MONEY.
PIERRE HAS SINCE BONDED OUT OF JAIL.
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ALSO IN COLLIER COUNTY -
A WOMAN AND HER BOYFRIEND ARE IN TROUBLE THIS MORNING, AFTER A NAPLES FAMILY DECIDES TO PRESS CHARGES AGAINST BOTH OF THEM-
BUT, THE PEOPLE PRESSING CHARGES---
THE WOMAN'S OWN FAMILY.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED 22 YEAR OLD CAITLYN HOWELL AND HER BOYFRIEND, JOSEPH KISH.
THIS COMES AFTER HOWELL'S PARENTS FOUND OUT THE TWO HAD BEEN STEALING JEWELRY AND THEN PAWNING IT FOR CASH.
BOTH ARE NOW FACING CHARGES OF DEFRAUDING A SECOND HAND DEALER AND DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY.
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THE MAN WHO WAS SHOT FRIDAY NIGHT IN BONITA SPRINGS IS CONTINUING TO RECOVER THIS MORNING-
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES TELL US HE IS MARCELINO BARTOLO-
AND WE'VE LEARNED, THE MEN INVOLVED IN A FIGHT WITH BARTOLO ARE FACING SERIOUS FELONY CHARGES THIS MORNING.
JOSE HURETA IS BEING HELD IN THE LEE COUNTY JAIL WITH NO BOND ON A CHARGE OF FELONY AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON.
THE OTHER PERSON INVOLVED, JOSEPH WILSON IS ALSO FACING FELONY CHARGES.
ACCORDING TO DEPUTIES, HUERTA AND WILSON WERE ARRESTED AFTER THE FIGHT WITH BARTOLO.
THEY ALSO TELL US, IT WAS HUERTA WHO SHOT BARTOLO.
DEPUTIES WERE ABLE TO CATCH UP TO THE PAIR ON THREE OAKS PARKWAY NEAR ESTERO BOULEVARD.
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TURNING TO THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE THIS SUNDAY MORNING-
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA CONTINUES HIS CAMPAIGN SWING THROUGH FLORIDA-
THE PRESIDENT WILL BE IN MELBOURNE THIS MORNING AND WEST PALM BEACH THIS AFTERNOON.
HIS REPUBLICAN RIVAL, MITT ROMNEY WILL BE ON NBC'S MEET THE PRESS TODAY.
MELISA RANEY HAS A LOOK AT HOW THE CAMPAIGNS ARE FOCUSING THEIR EFFORTS AND THE MESSAGE THEY'RE SENDING.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HIS REPUBLICAN OPPONENT, MITT ROMNEY KEPT BUSY SATURDAY AS THE TWO CAMPAIGNED FOR SUPPORT ACROSS SOME OF THE MOST CRUCIAL STATES ON THE LINE THIS NOVEMBER.
WITH THE SUPPORT FROM FORMER REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR - TURNED INDEPENDENT, CHARLIE CRIST. PRESIDENT OBAMA KICKED-OFF A TWO-DAY CAMPAIGN TOUR THROUGH FLORIDA WITH HIS MESSAGE OF MOVING FORWARD.
I've got a plan to export more products and outsource fewer jobs. After a decade of decline, this country's now created over 500,000 jobs in the last 2 1/2 years alone just in manufacturing. That's faster than any time since the '90s.
MITT ROMNEY HIT THE GROUND IN THE ALL-IMPORTANT STATE OF VIRGINIA. WITH STOPS IN VIRGINIA BEACH AND RICHMOND.
THE G-O-P PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE TALKED ABOUT JOBS AND THE ECONOMY.
For every net new job that was created last month four people dropped out of the workforce. This is not the kind of news the American people were hoping for and deserve.
OBAMA AND ROMNEY'S VICE PRESIDENTIAL RUNNINGMATES WERE ALSO ON THE TRAIL, SATURDAY.
PAUL RYAN IS RALLYING IN CALIFORNIA.
MEANTIME, VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN IS DOING HIS PART WITH A TWO-DAY SWING THAT BEGAN IN ZANESVILLE, OHIO.
America is coming back, we're not going back - we're moving forward because of you.
THE TWO CAMPAIGNS WILL CONTINUE TO PRESS FULL SPEED AHEAD, WITH THE ELECTION LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AWAY..
I'M MELISA RANEY REPORTING.
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AND FRESH OFF HIS D-N-C SPEECH IN CHARLOTTE-
FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON WILL ALSO BE SPENDING SOME TIME IN THE SUNSHINE STATE.
NBC2 HAS LEARNED FROM THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN, THE FORMER PRESIDENT WILL BE IN ORLANDO ON WEDNESDAY.
COUNT ON US TO LET YOU KNOW MORE AS SOON AS WE FIND OUT THE DETAILS.
STAY WITH US, JASON WILL HAVE A CHECK OF YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S AT 7:12.
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After a couple dry sunny days, rain chances will gradually be on the rise as a front slowly slides in from the north. Since the front will only be only crawling our way, the areas most at risk for seeing a passing shower will be locations farther north.
If you're in Charlotte or Desoto County, you'll see the most shower activity followed by Lee, Glades, and Hendry County. Locations across Collier County may even see a few passing showers later today, but coverage there will be fairly spotty.
Even for areas that see the best chance of rain, showers will still be fairly scattered, so today shouldn't be a complete washout for anyone. Just expect showers to pass through from time to time.
We'll even see a fair amount of sun through your Sunday along with a refreshing breeze out of the southwest from 5-15 mph. Temperatures will be close to yesterday's numbers, so most spots should warm into the upper 80s and low 90s.
By tonight we'll still see the possibility for some isolated rain, but later in the night the main target areas for rain will be close to the coast.
On Monday and Tuesday, the front will stall over Central and South Florida, keeping a good chance of showers in our forecast both days. On Monday most of us will get our best chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon, and then on Tuesday both day parts will be fair game for rain.
Rain chances should start to come down a little Wednesday as some slightly drier air trickles into Southwest Florida. There will still be enough moisture around, however, to keep a chance of afternoon and evening rain in the forecast.
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BREAK ONE AT 6:09:30
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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.
After a couple dry sunny days, rain chances will gradually be on the rise as a front slowly slides in from the north. Since the front will only be only crawling our way, the areas most at risk for seeing a passing shower will be locations farther north.
If you're in Charlotte or Desoto County, you'll see the most shower activity followed by Lee, Glades, and Hendry County. Locations across Collier County may even see a few passing showers later today, but coverage there will be fairly spotty.
Even for areas that see the best chance of rain, showers will still be fairly scattered, so today shouldn't be a complete washout for anyone. Just expect showers to pass through from time to time.
We'll even see a fair amount of sun through your Sunday along with a refreshing breeze out of the southwest from 5-15 mph. Temperatures will be close to yesterday's numbers, so most spots should warm into the upper 80s and low 90s.
By tonight we'll still see the possibility for some isolated rain, but later in the night the main target areas for rain will be close to the coast.
On Monday and Tuesday, the front will stall over Central and South Florida, keeping a good chance of showers in our forecast both days. On Monday most of us will get our best chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon, and then on Tuesday both day parts will be fair game for rain.
Rain chances should start to come down a little Wednesday as some slightly drier air trickles into Southwest Florida. There will still be enough moisture around, however, to keep a chance of afternoon and evening rain in the forecast.
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SORRY, NO CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE
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BREAK TWO AT 6:19:30
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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.
After a couple dry sunny days, rain chances will gradually be on the rise as a front slowly slides in from the north. Since the front will only be only crawling our way, the areas most at risk for seeing a passing shower will be locations farther north.
If you're in Charlotte or Desoto County, you'll see the most shower activity followed by Lee, Glades, and Hendry County. Locations across Collier County may even see a few passing showers later today, but coverage there will be fairly spotty.
Even for areas that see the best chance of rain, showers will still be fairly scattered, so today shouldn't be a complete washout for anyone. Just expect showers to pass through from time to time.
We'll even see a fair amount of sun through your Sunday along with a refreshing breeze out of the southwest from 5-15 mph. Temperatures will be close to yesterday's numbers, so most spots should warm into the upper 80s and low 90s.
By tonight we'll still see the possibility for some isolated rain, but later in the night the main target areas for rain will be close to the coast.
On Monday and Tuesday, the front will stall over Central and South Florida, keeping a good chance of showers in our forecast both days. On Monday most of us will get our best chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon, and then on Tuesday both day parts will be fair game for rain.
Rain chances should start to come down a little Wednesday as some slightly drier air trickles into Southwest Florida. There will still be enough moisture around, however, to keep a chance of afternoon and evening rain in the forecast.
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STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAINS PLOWED THROUGH THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA SATURDAY. KNOCKING OUT POWER AND PROMPTING UNCONFIRMED TORNADO REPORTS.
WORKERS WERE OUT SATURDAY EVENING.CLEANING UP FALLEN TREES AND TRYING TO REPAIR POWER LINES.
DAMAGE IN SOME AREAS IS EXTENSIVE, WITH TREES DOWN ON CARS, WINDOWS BLOWN OUT AND POWER OUT TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS.
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THE WILD WEATHER DIDN'T STOP THERE-
A PAIR OF TORNADOES TOUCHED DOWN SATURDAY IN NEW YORK CITY, ABOUT NINE MILES APART.
ONE HIT THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF CANARSIE IN BROOKLYN AT AROUND 11-30 IN THE MORNING.
THE 50-YARD WIDE FUNNEL WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT A HALF A MILE AND HAD 110 MILE-PER-HOUR WINDS, MAKING IT A STRONG E-F-1 TORNADO.
NO ONE WAS KILLED OR INJURED.
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"There was a super wind, which was like the only way I could describe it and I was in the basement and I had the windows slightly open and it kinda like felt like it was sucking you up and then it just lasted 45 seconds."
THE OTHER TORNADO HIT BREEZY POINT, A BEACHFRONT NEIGHBORHOOD IN QUEENS.
IT KNOCKED DOWN TREES AND POWER LINES, FLIPPED OVER CARS AND DAMAGED SOME BUILDINGS BUT NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED THERE EITHER.
THE TORNADOS WERE SPAWNED BY A SEVERE WEATHER SYSTEM THAT BARRELED ACROSS THE NORTHEAST AND MID-ATLANTIC.
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SOMETHING REALLY STRANGE FELL FROM THE SKIES OVER KENT, WASHINGTON.AND A LOT OF FOLKS ARE JUST GLAD IT DIDN'T FALL ON THEM.
IT WAS ROUGHLY THE SIZE OF A REFRIGERATOR DOOR, MADE OF CARBON FIBER.AND ATTRACTED THE ATTENTION OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.
JOHN LANGELER EXPLAINS.
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ON THE SURFACE, WHAT HAPPENED IN THIS KENT EASTHILL NEIGHBORHOOD DOESN'T SEEM LOADED WITH FORTUNE.
"It was a big slap on metal."
PART OF AN AIRPLANE CRASHED TO THE EARTH
"A big part landed behind that red car over there."
IT BROUGHT OUT THE POLICE, THE FAA, AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
"Something that big you can say.were you there when it happened."
ITS THE LANDING GEAR DOOR FROM A PASSING 767. NEIGHBORS SAY THE DISPOSED PART WAS GUIDED DOWN BY LUCK.
S/ John Hansen/ Kent , Washington
"This is a piece of the door that fell. I couldn't pick up the whole thing so I just got a little piece."
AND JOHN HANSEN KNOWS THAT FIRST HAND.
"It's got to be a one in a million shot."
JUST BEFORE SEVEN THIS MORNING, HE WENT TO GRAB SOME COFFEE.
"I came back and went to turn in my driveway and there was part of an airplane sitting there."
IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE.
"iT DIDN'T' HIT ANY HOUSES, IT DIDN'T HIT ANY PEOPLE. THAT'S WHY HANSEN'S HOLDING ONTO PART OF THE PLANE.
"it's a souvenir, keep it around, see how lucky I was,"
AND TO REMIND HIM HOW LUCKY HE'S BEEN. JUST OVER A YEAR AGO, HE HAD HEART ATTACK.
"Fortunately, I just happened to be driving by the hospital at the time."
AND A FEW YEARS BEFORE THAT A BOAT HE CHARTERED WITH HIS BASEBALL TEAM SUNK IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.
"the next thing I know I was chin high in water."
SO LUCK.YEAH.THAT'S THE STORY HANSEN'S GOING WITH.
"That's a new experience. I can scratch that of my bucket list."
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JOHN LANGELER REPORTING.
THE F-A-A IS INVESTIGATING HOW THE PLANE'S DOOR GOT TO ITS FINAL RESTING SPOT.
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A TEXAS COMMISSION HAS ISSUED A WARNING AGAINST A SOUTH TEXAS JUDGE--
AFTER A VIDEO WENT VIRAL.
IT'S FROM EIGHT YEARS AGO AND SHOWS HIM BEATING HIS TEENAGED DAUGHTER.
AND WE WANT TO WARN YOU, SOME OF YOU MAY FIND THE IMAGES FROM THE VIDEO DISTURBING.
JUDGE WILLIAM ADAMS HAS ALREADY BEEN SUSPENDED AFTER THIS 2004 VIDEO WAS POSTED ONLINE LAST YEAR BY HIS NOW ADULT DAUGHTER.
THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT SAID IN ITS WARNING THAT ADAMS' ACTIONS IN THE VIDEO CAST DOUBT ON HIS ABILITY TO ACT IMPARTIALLY AS A JUDGE.
ADAMS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED WITH PAY BY THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT.
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YOU'RE WATCHING NBC TWO NEWS TODAY.
STRAIGHT AHEAD, YOUR TOP STORIES AND BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT.
PLUS, JASON WILL HAVE AN UPDATE TO YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWO'S AT 7-32.
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BREAK THREE AT 6:27:15
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LIGHTHEARTED MOMENTS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL-
AS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA HAS SOME FUN AT A BAR IN KISSIMMEE-
AND MITT ROMNEY SERVES HOT DOGS IN VIRGINIA.
NBC2 HAS THE LATEST ON THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
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PAUSE FOR JASON
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AND-
CHARLOTTE COUNTY RESIDENTS OPPOSED TO A PROPOSED LANDFILL HAVE THEIR CHANCE TO SPEAK OUT-
NBC2 WILL TELL YOU WHEN AND WHERE YOU CAN MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.
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GOOD MORNING!
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON NBC2 NEWS TODAY-
I'M JENNIFER TRAMMELL.
IT'S SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH.
LET'S GET RIGHT TO THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES FROM OVERNIGHT.
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LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE WORKING TO FIGURE OUT HOW A MAN WAS KILLED DURING AN A-T-V CRASH-
THE CRASH HAPPENED AROUND 6 LAST NIGHT NEAR DURDEN PARKWAY AND NEW BURNT STORE ROAD.
NBC-2'S LEIGH DANA IS LIVE FROM THE SCENE GATHERING THE NEWEST INFORMATION
LEIGH-
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THE PERSON RIDING WITH HIM -- SURVIVED THE CRASH.
IT HAPPENED DEEP IN THE WOODS BEHIND ME.
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LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES TELL US A MAN WAS DRIVING A RHINO STYLE 4 WHEELER.
WE SPOKE WITH A NEIGHBOR.
WHO SAYS HE SEES PEOPLE RIDING IN THE AREA ALL THE TIME.
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"My prayers just go out to the family if it is I'm really sad I'm just hoping that it isn't those kids."
THE 4-WHEELER WAS REMOVED FROM THE SCENE AND TAKEN TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IMPOUND LOT.
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DEPUTIES HAVE NOT RELEASED THE NAME OF THE VICTIM AT THIS TIME.
COUNT ON NBC2 TO BRING YOU ANY UPDATES TO THIS STORY BOTH ON AIR AND ONLINE AT NBC-DASH-2-DOT COM.
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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.
After a couple dry sunny days, rain chances will gradually be on the rise as a front slowly slides in from the north. Since the front will only be only crawling our way, the areas most at risk for seeing a passing shower will be locations farther north.
If you're in Charlotte or Desoto County, you'll see the most shower activity followed by Lee, Glades, and Hendry County. Locations across Collier County may even see a few passing showers later today, but coverage there will be fairly spotty.
Even for areas that see the best chance of rain, showers will still be fairly scattered, so today shouldn't be a complete washout for anyone. Just expect showers to pass through from time to time.
We'll even see a fair amount of sun through your Sunday along with a refreshing breeze out of the southwest from 5-15 mph. Temperatures will be close to yesterday's numbers, so most spots should warm into the upper 80s and low 90s.
By tonight we'll still see the possibility for some isolated rain, but later in the night the main target areas for rain will be close to the coast.
On Monday and Tuesday, the front will stall over Central and South Florida, keeping a good chance of showers in our forecast both days. On Monday most of us will get our best chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon, and then on Tuesday both day parts will be fair game for rain.
Rain chances should start to come down a little Wednesday as some slightly drier air trickles into Southwest Florida. There will still be enough moisture around, however, to keep a chance of afternoon and evening rain in the forecast.
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DECISION 2012-
AND PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS WAKING UP IN FLORIDA THIS MORNING, AS HE CONTINUES HIS 2 DAY CAMPAIGN SWING THROUGH THE SUNSHINE STATE WITH STOPS TODAY IN MELBOURNE AND WEST PALM BEACH BEFORE HEADING BACK TO WASHINGTON.
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF GOT SOME BIG LAUGHS YESTERDAY DURING A STOP AT A SPORTS BAR IN KISSIMMEE.
MITT ROMNEY … MEANWHILE … MADE THE BEST OF A WINNING PHOTO OP THAT TOOK AN UNEXPECTED TURN.
BRIAN MOOAR REPORTS.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA WASN'T LOOKING FOR LAUGHS WHEN HE DROPPED INTO AN ORLANDO BAR …
BUT HE WALKED STRAIGHT INTO A PUNCHLINE TOO EASY TO PASS UP WHEN A 7-YEAR-OLD BOY FLASHED A SIGN THAT ANY NATIVE HAWAIIAN WOULD RECOGNIZE.
THE PRESIDENT AND REPUBLICAN NOMINEE MITT ROMNEY WERE BOTH IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES … BATTLING FOR MIDDLE-CLASS CREDIBILITY.
THE GOP NOMINEE WAS AT RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY … READY TO WAVE THE GREEN STARTING THE STARTING FLAG ON A NASCAR RACE …
BUT THE RAIN STOPPED THAT PLAN IN ITS TRACKS.
STILL … THERE WAS PLENTY OF TIME TO DO WHAT HE CAME THERE FOR.
CONNECTING WITH VOTERS HE'LL NEED THIS FALL.
A DAY WITH SOME LIGHT MOMENTS. IN A CAMPAIGN THAT'S GETTING SERIOUS.
BRIAN MOOAR, NBC NEWS.
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ONE-MILLION-DOLLARS FOR MITT ROMNEY'S TAX RETURNS.
THAT'S THE OFFER FROM "HUSTLER" FOUNDER, LARRY FLYNT.
FLYNT HAS TAKEN OUT FULL PAGE ADS IN MAJOR NEWSPAPERS ASKING FOR THE RETURNS OR OTHER FINANCIAL DETAILS ABOUT THE G-O-P PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE.
IN SEPTEMBER OF LAST YEAR, FLYNT OFFERED ONE-MILLION-DOLLARS TO ANYONE WHO COULD PROVE THEY HAD A SEXUAL AFFAIR WITH THEN-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE AND TEXAS GOVERNOR RICK PERRY.
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BE SURE TO STAY WITH NBC2 THIS MORNING.
AFTER OUR 9 A-M NEWSCAST, REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT, MITT ROMNEY WILL BE A GUEST ON NBC'S MEET THE PRESS.
THAT'S COMING UP RIGHT AFTER OUR 9 A-M NEWSCAST HERE ON NBC2.
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IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY-
LANDOWNERS WORRIED ABOUT THE PROPOSED LANDFILL WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD TODAY.
THE PROPOSED LANDFILL WOULD SIT ON 550 ACRES.EAST OF STATE ROAD 31 AND NORTH OF BERMONT ROAD.AND BE USED TO COLLECT TRASH ALONG WITH CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE THIS AFTERNOON AT 4 AT THE WILLIAMS FARM HUNTING LODGE.
TOMORROW, THERE'S A PUBLIC HEARING IN FRONT OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD.
COUNT ON NBC2 TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS AT THIS AFTERNOON'S MEETING.
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ALSO HAPPENING TODAY-
FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL BE GATHERING TO SAY GOODBYE TO A COLLIER COUNTY TEEN-
16-YEAR-OLD DIANA ZULIAN GOT SICK TWO MONTHS AGO.
THAT WAS RIGHT BEFORE STARTING HER JUNIOR YEAR AT GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL.
SHE PASSED AWAY THIS WEEK FROM WHAT DOCTORS BELIEVE WAS A VIRAL CASE OF ENCEPHALITIS.
THE SERVICE IS THIS AFTERNOON AT 1:30 AT VANDERBILT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-
AND A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL IS TONIGHT AT 8, ALSO AT THE CHURCH.
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TURNING TO NEWS MAKING HEADLINES ACROSS THE STATE-
A FORMER MEDICAL EXAMINER FROM PENSACOLA IS IN TROUBLE THIS MORNING, AFTER BODY PARTS WERE FOUND IN HIS STORAGE LOCKER.
DOCTOR MICHAEL BERKLAND FACES CHARGES.
PENSACOLA POLICE SAY MORE THAN 100 PRESERVED BRAINS, HEARTS AND LUNGS WERE FOUND IN A STORAGE UNIT.
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A SAINT AUGUSTINE BEACH SURFER HAS QUITE THE TALE TO TELL, AFTER BEING BITTEN BY A SHARK.
HE SAYS, IT FELT LIKE BEING HIT BY A SLEDGEHAMMER-
ANDREW BIRCHALL IS NOW ON THE MEND.
AND BESIDES THE THREE ROWS OF TEETH MARKS, THE SHARK LEFT A TOOTH IN HIS FOOT.
DOCTORS DID SURGERY TO REMOVE THE TOOTH AND RECONNECT HIS SEVERED TENDONS.
BIRCHALL SAYS HE'S BEEN SURFING FOR 30 YEARS BUT NEVER THOUGHT HE'D BE ATTACKED.
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"YOU KNOW, ONCE I PULLED MY FOOT OUT OF THE WATER I SAW IT, I COULD SEE THE TEETH MARKS."
"THERE WAS A TOOTH STUCK IN THERE, THAT WAS ONE OF THE THINGS THEY HAD TO GO GET WHEN THEY DID THE X-RAYS, THEY FOUND IT."
THE TOOTH WAS SENT AWAY FOR TESTING AND, BELIEVE IT OR NOT, BIRCHALL WANTS IT BACK.
HE SAYS HAVING IT WOULD ADD TO THE STORY.
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LOOKING AHEAD-
STARTING TOMORROW, GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WILL BE TOURING SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE.
THE GOVERNOR WILL VISIT DIFFERENT SCHOOLS EACH DAY THIS WEEK.
SCOTT SAYS THE TOUR WILL HELP GENERATE IDEAS TO BETTER STRENGTHEN THE STATE'S EDUCATION SYSTEM.
NO WORD YET IF THE GOVERNOR PLANS TO VISIT ANY SCHOOLS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
A BLOG ABOUT THE TOUR WILL BE POSTED ONLINE-
IF YOU WANT TO CHECK IT OUT, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE-
NBC-DASH-2-DOT-COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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NASA'S NOW FAMOUS ROVER, CURIOSITY, HAS SENT BACK A SELF PORTRAIT FROM THE RED PLANET.
CHECK THIS OUT-
CURIOSITY TOOK THIS PICTURE WITH ONE OF ITS 17 CAMERAS.
THE BIG EYE ON THE ROBOT'S FACE IS AN INSTRUMENT. THAT SHOOTS OUT LASER BEAMS TO VAPORIZE ROCK AND ANALYZE CHEMICALS INSIDE.
CURIOSITY'S TWO-POINT-FIVE BILLION DOLLAR MISSION IS TO SPEND THE NEXT TWO YEARS STUDYING MARS AND THE POSSIBILITY IT COULD HAVE EVER HELD LIFE.
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TAKING THE STAIRS TOOK ON A DEEPER MEANING SATURDAY MORNING IN DALLAS.
HUNDREDS OF FIREFIGHTERS HONORED THE FALLEN HEROES OF 9-11.BY CLIMBING THE SAME NUMBER OF FLIGHTS NEW YORK FIREFIGHTERS TOOK AS THEY RUSHED INTO THE TWIN TOWERS.
KENDRA LYN REPORTS ON THE EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE.
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"We can never forget those brave Americans who were murdered that infamous day."
SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001.
NOW, NEARLY ELEVEN YEARS LATER. HUNDREDS OF FIREFIGHTERS FROM 94 DEPARTMENTS. AND 4 STATES. ARE HERE IN DALLAS TO REMEMBER.
TOUCHING A PIECE OF STEEL FROM THE TWIN TOWERS. AND SUITING UP.
REMEMBERING THEIR FALLEN BROTHERS AND SISTERS. WHO RUSHED INTO THE BURNING BUILDINGS. WHEN EVERYONE ELSE WAS RUSHING OUT.
"Each one of you represents those brave firefighters."
"We have 343 firefighters, each one is climbing for the 343 firefighters lost on September 11th."
THEY'RE CLIMBING 55 STORIES AT THE RENAISSANCE TOWER - TWICE.
REPRESENTING THE 110 FLIGHTS THAT CREWS CLIMBED IN THE TOWERS.
"It's very humbling, we're just climbing up there to do 110 stories. They were climbing up there to do some work and do what they've gotta do."
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"These firefighters are not making this climb alone, each one is carrying a picture of a fallen firefighter, who didn't survive 9/11."
"John Naplitano, he was Rescue Two F-D-N-Y. He was one of the bodies that wasn't found, he was on his way to the 83rd floor to check for fire victims."
ALONG THE WAY THESE FIREFIGHTERS PAUSED IN THE STAIRWELL. AT 8:59 AND 9:28 A-M.
THE TIME. EACH TOWER FELL.
THEY'RE REMEMBERING. AND RAISING MONEY FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS' SURVIVORS.
"They did it because the were called to, that's why we do it."
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KENDRA LYN REPORTING.
ORGANIZERS RAISED NEARLY 54-THOUSAND DOLLARS. ABOUT 16 THOUSAND MORE THAN THEIR GOAL.
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IN NEW YORK CITY-
VOLUNTEERS CAME OUT SATURDAY FOR A 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE.
THE TUESDAY'S CHILDREN ORGANIZATION GATHERED WITH 9/11 FAMILIES AND FIRST RESPONDERS.
THEY PUT TOGETHER PACKAGES FOR TROOPS DEPLOYED OVERSEAS.
THE INVESTMENT FIRM GOLDMAN SACHS HELPED FUND THE EFFORT.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE 9/11 ATTACKS, THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL CEREMONIES HELD AT THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL IN WASHINGTON, D-C THIS YEAR.
IN PAST YEARS, THE CATHEDRAL HAS HOSTED LARGE CEREMONIES ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE ATTACKS, MANY THAT INCLUDED SPEECHES BY PRESIDENTS AND OTHER NATIONAL LEADERS.
BUT THIS YEAR, OFFICIALS SAY THEY WILL ONLY BE OFFERING PRAYERS DURING REGULARLY SCHEDULED SERVICES ON TUESDAY.
TOSS TO BREAK
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IT'S GRANDPARENTS DAY, AND WE HOPE ALL OF YOU GRANDPARENTS OUT THERE ENJOY YOUR DAY!
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO TODAY-
INVEST IN AMERICA'S VETERANS FOUNDATION HAS AN EVENT TODAY.
THEY'RE OPENING A NEW MILITARY MUSEUM IN CAPE CORAL.
AND WILL HOLD A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY TODAY AT 11:00 TO CELEBRATE.
IT'S AT 4820 LEONARD ST IN THE OLD SWEETBAY BUILDING.
AND IT'S FREE FOR EVERYONE.
PLUS.
GRANDPARENTS GET IN FREE TODAY AT SUN SPLASH WATER PARK IN THE CAPE.
BUT THAT'S WITH THE PURCHASE OF A CHILD'S TICKET.
THE SPECIAL RUNS FROM TEN TO FIVE TODAY.
ONE GRANDPARENT ADMITTED PER CHILD.
STAY WITH US-
JASON WILL HAVE A CHECK OF YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S AT 7:42.
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BREAK FOUR AT 6:39:30
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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.
After a couple dry sunny days, rain chances will gradually be on the rise as a front slowly slides in from the north. Since the front will only be only crawling our way, the areas most at risk for seeing a passing shower will be locations farther north.
If you're in Charlotte or Desoto County, you'll see the most shower activity followed by Lee, Glades, and Hendry County. Locations across Collier County may even see a few passing showers later today, but coverage there will be fairly spotty.
Even for areas that see the best chance of rain, showers will still be fairly scattered, so today shouldn't be a complete washout for anyone. Just expect showers to pass through from time to time.
We'll even see a fair amount of sun through your Sunday along with a refreshing breeze out of the southwest from 5-15 mph. Temperatures will be close to yesterday's numbers, so most spots should warm into the upper 80s and low 90s.
By tonight we'll still see the possibility for some isolated rain, but later in the night the main target areas for rain will be close to the coast.
On Monday and Tuesday, the front will stall over Central and South Florida, keeping a good chance of showers in our forecast both days. On Monday most of us will get our best chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon, and then on Tuesday both day parts will be fair game for rain.
Rain chances should start to come down a little Wednesday as some slightly drier air trickles into Southwest Florida. There will still be enough moisture around, however, to keep a chance of afternoon and evening rain in the forecast.
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JUST INTO THE NBC2 NEWSROOM --
NEW DETAILS ON THAT DEADLY ATV CRASH IN CAPE CORAL LAST NIGHT.
ACCORDING TO THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.THE DRIVER, THE MAN WHO DIED, WAS TAKING A CURVE.
HE WAS GOING VERY FAST ON A YAMAHA 600 RANGER UTILITY VEHICLE.
THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND IT TIPPED OVER TO THE RIGHT.
THE DRIVER OVER-CORRECTED AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED.
THE ATV HIT A STUMP, BREAKING THE FRONT SUSPENSION.THAT CAUSED IT TO FLIP.
THE DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING A SEATBELT OR HELMET AND WAS EJECTED.
THE ATV CAME DOWN ON TOP OF THE DRIVE - CAUSING SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES. THAT MAN DIED BUT THE PASSENGER IS OK.
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THE FAMILY OF SLAIN U-S BORDER PATROL AGENT BRIAN TERRY IS CALLING THE ARREST OF ONE OF HIS SUSPECTED KILLERS A "MILESTONE."
MEXICAN AUTHORITIES CAUGHT UP WITH LEONEL SANCHEZ JESUS MEZA ABOUT 60 MILES SOUTH OF THE ARIZONA BORDER.
HIS IS THE SECOND ARREST, AND AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO SEARCH FOR THREE MORE SUSPECTS.
THE INVESTIGATION INTO TERRY'S DEATH EXPOSED THE BOTCHED "FAST AND FURIOUS" GUN-SMUGGLING STING.
THE FALLOUT FROM "FAST AND FURIOUS" ULTIMATELY LED TO A CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION.
THE U-S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOUND ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS.
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IN NEWS OVERSEAS-
THE ANNUAL ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION SUMMIT HAS WRAPPED UP.
ON SATURDAY, U-S SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON MET WITH SEVERAL LEADERS INCLUDING RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN.
CLINTON CONGRATULATED RUSSIA ON ITS ENTRY INTO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION.
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CUBANS LIVING IN FLORIDA WILL BE COMING TOGETHER TODAY TO HONOR THEIR PATRON SAINT, THE VIRGIN OF CHARITY.
THIS IS VIDEO OF YESTERDAY'S CELEBRATION IN HAVANA.
THE VIRGIN IS SAID TO HAVE PERFORMED COUNTLESS MIRACLES AND IS CONSIDERED AN ICON AMONG CATHOLICS AROUND THE WORLD.
SHE'S CONSIDERED A SYMBOL OF NATIONAL IDENTITY AND FAITH.
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FOR ANYONE WHO HAS VACATIONED AT YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK THIS SUMMER --
FEDERAL OFFICIALS ARE NOW EXPANDING THEIR WARNING TO A WORLDWIDE ALERT.
BEHIND THE DECISION IS THE DEADLY HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAK, AN ILLNESS SPREAD BY MICE.
NOW MORE THAN 20-THOUSAND SUMMERTIME VISITORS ARE BEING WARNED ABOUT THE RISK OF ILLNESS.
OUR REPORT THIS MORNING FROM NBC'S JANET SHAMLIAN.
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A ticket to the splendor of Yosemite National Park now comes with a warning.
Amid the vast granite cliffs and and breathtaking waterfalls, the deadly hantivirus is also here. 8 confirmed cases in the park, three people have died.
Because Yosemite draws so many tourists from outside the U-S, the World Health Organization issued a global alert about the rare, rodent-borne virus.
The popular Curry Village has been the epicenter of the outbreak. rangers believe mice got into the inner walls of some of the area's tent cabins.
Health officials say as many as 29-thousand people who visited the park could be at risk. almost triple their assessment of 10-thousand just days ago.
The early symptoms of Hantivirus mimic the flu -- headaches, fever and bodyache -- but the deadly virus cannot be transmitted from one person to another.
Steve Sales didn't cancel his trip, but others have. hard-to-get reservations made a year in advance have become no-shows as caution cancels many vacations.
Janet Shamlian, NBC News, Yosemite National Park
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TEXAS HEALTH OFFICIALS HAVE CONFIRMED A WOMAN IN THAT STATE TESTED POSITIVE FOR HANTAVIRUS.
OFFICIALS SAY THE WOMAN WAS INFECTED WHILE CLEANING A HOME FEATURED ON A T-V REALITY SHOW ABOUT HOARDING.
THE HOUSE HAS BEEN TAPED OFF AND QUARANTINED.
SOME BOOKS FROM THE HOUSE WENT TO A LOCAL LIBRARY WAREHOUSE, AND THAT BUILDING WAS ALSO CLOSED AS A PRECAUTION.
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NOW TO A NBC2, CONSUMER ALERT.
PRE-PAID CARDS SEEM BUDGET-FRIENDLY--
BUT, DID YOU KNOW--
SOME PRE-PAID DEBIT CARDS HIT YOU WITH AS MANY AS 15 DIFFERENT FEES.
RELOADABLE PREPAID CARDS WORK LIKE DEBIT CARDS, EXCEPT THEY DON'T REQUIRE A BANK ACCOUNT.
THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU HAS ANNOUNCED IT'S LOOKING INTO THE PREPAID CARD MARKET-
AND CONSIDERING RULES THAT WOULD FORCE THE PRE-PAID CARD ISSUERS TO CLARIFY THEIR FEES.
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CNBC'S TYLER MATHISEN GIVES US A PREVIEW OF WHAT'S AHEAD IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS THIS WEEK.
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IT'S SEPTEMBER. THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN IS IN FULL SWING, THE KIDS ARE ALL BACK IN SCHOOL, FOOTBALL PLAYERS ARE RIGHT WHERE THEY SHOULD BE, ON THE GRIDIRON, AND AFTER A FIVE-WEEK BREAK. OFFICIALLY KNOWN AS A "STATE WORK PERIOD". CONGRESS RETURNS TO WASHINGTON.
THE FEDERAL RESERVE IS BUSY THIS WEEK TOO. HOLDING A TWO-DAY POLICY MEETING ON INTEREST RATES. BUT WHAT EVERYONE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IS WHETHER THE NATION'S CENTRAL BANK WILL ANNOUNCE A THIRD ROUND OF STIMULUS MEASURES TO BOOST THE ECONOMY AND JUMPSTART HIRING.
THE GOVERNMENT ISSUES ITS REPORT ON RETAIL SALES IN AUGUST. MANY BIG CHAIN STORES SAID BUSINESS IN AUGUST WAS BETTER THAN EXPECTED. AS TIGHT-FISTED CONSUMERS APPEAR TO BE SPENDING MORE MONEY ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL ITEMS.
WE'LL SEE IF THOSE SAME CONSUMERS ARE PAYING MORE OR LESS FOR THINGS. TWO READINGS ON INFLATION THIS WEEK ARE EXPECTED TO SHOW PRICES ARE IN CHECK, EVEN THOUGH COSTS FOR FOOD AND GASOLINE HAVE BEEN RISING LATELY.
AND THE TECH WORLD IS GEARING UP FOR A BIG EVENT THIS WEEK IN SAN FRANCISCO. APPLE IS EXPECTED TO UNVEIL THE NEW I-PHONE FIVE THIS WEEK. WITH A BIGGER SCREEN AND ACCESS TO ALL THE LATEST WIRELESS DATA NETWORKS. THERE'S EVEN RUMORS IT MAY TAKE THE WRAPS OFF A SMALLER, CHEAPER I-PAD TABLET AS WELL.
I'M TYLER MATHISEN. GET ALL YOUR BUSINESS NEWS ON CNBC.
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THANKS, TYLER.
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
JASON WILL HAVE AN UPDATE TO YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWOS IS STRAIGHT AHEAD AT 6-52.
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BREAK FIVE AT 6:49:45
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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.
After a couple dry sunny days, rain chances will gradually be on the rise as a front slowly slides in from the north. Since the front will only be only crawling our way, the areas most at risk for seeing a passing shower will be locations farther north.
If you're in Charlotte or Desoto County, you'll see the most shower activity followed by Lee, Glades, and Hendry County. Locations across Collier County may even see a few passing showers later today, but coverage there will be fairly spotty.
Even for areas that see the best chance of rain, showers will still be fairly scattered, so today shouldn't be a complete washout for anyone. Just expect showers to pass through from time to time.
We'll even see a fair amount of sun through your Sunday along with a refreshing breeze out of the southwest from 5-15 mph. Temperatures will be close to yesterday's numbers, so most spots should warm into the upper 80s and low 90s.
By tonight we'll still see the possibility for some isolated rain, but later in the night the main target areas for rain will be close to the coast.
On Monday and Tuesday, the front will stall over Central and South Florida, keeping a good chance of showers in our forecast both days. On Monday most of us will get our best chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon, and then on Tuesday both day parts will be fair game for rain.
Rain chances should start to come down a little Wednesday as some slightly drier air trickles into Southwest Florida. There will still be enough moisture around, however, to keep a chance of afternoon and evening rain in the forecast.
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SHE LOST 5 OF HER FAMILY MEMBERS IN A TORNADO.
AND NOW SHE'S WRITINGE A BOOK ABOUT IT.
SHE DESCRIBES SEEING HER FAMILY ENTER HEAVEN.
BUT EVEN MORE FASCINATING IS THE FACT THAT THIS AUTHOR IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD.
MARK THORNHILL HAS HER INCREDIBLE STORY.
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ARI HALLMARK ISN'T JUST READING A BOOK. SHE'S READING A BOOK SHE WROTE.
IT'S CALLED "TO HEAVEN: AFTER THE STORM."
IN IT, SHE RECOUNTS THE APRIL 27TH, 2011 TORNADO THAT LEVELED HER GRANDPARENTS' HOME CLAIMING THE LIVES OF HER PARENTS, HER PATERNAL GRANDPARENTS, AND HER COUSIN JAYDEN HALLMARK.
IT WAS WITHIN THIS TORNADO THAT ARI DESCRIBES SEEING A STAIRCASE TO HEAVEN.
BUT ARI SAW SOMEONE. A WOMAN. TALL, WITH LONG WAVY BLONDE HAIR.
"Oh, my angel."
ARI HAD NEVER SEEN HER. BUT SHE KNEW ARI'S NAME. AND SHE HELD HER HAND.
AT THE TOP OF THE STEPS, ARI DESCRIBES SEEING TWO HUGE DOORS.
"They were really tall and had diamond handles."
AND THE DOORS OPENED. ARI SAW FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAD ALREADY PASSED AWAY. THEN SHE SAW SOMEONE HOLDING HER LITTLE COUSIN JAYDEN.
"WHO WAS HOLDING JAYDEN?"
"Jesus."
AT THAT POINT, THE ANGEL TOOK ARI BACK DOWN. ARI REMEMBERS WAKING UP IN A FIELD NEAR HER GRANDPARENTS' HOME.
"I was just laying there crying for Mommy and Daddy, not knowing what to to."
ENTER DR. LISA REBURN, A FAMILY FRIEND WHO WORKS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA AND WORKS WITH GRIEVING CHILDREN. SHE'S A FAMILY FRIEND WHO BECAME ARI'S MENTOR.
"She had so much detail and was so articulate."
DR. REBURNE KNEW WHAT SHE WAS HEARING WAS A TREASURE. SHE SPECIALIZES IN SETTING UP CURRICULUMS. AND WHAT SHE SET UP FOR ARI WAS "TREASURE BOXES." THAT'S WHAT ARI CALLED THE CASKETS OF HER FAMILY MEMBERS. DR. REBURN FILLED TWO BOXES WITH KEEPSAKES FROM ARI'S FATHER AND MOTHER. THINGS LIKE HER DAD'S WALLET AND GLASSES. PICTURES FROM HER MOTHER.
"CHEWING GUM?"
"That was my mom's favorite."
ONE THING DR. REBURN AND KIM HUNT, ONE OF ARI'S TEACHERS, QUICKLY REALIZED IS THIS COULD HELP COUNTLESS CHILDREN AND ADULTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THAT'S WHY THIS BOOK WAS BORN. IT'S FILLED WITH ARTWORK, ARI'S ARTWORK AND WORDS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS.
"When you hear her talk about this, there's no way it didn't happen. It doesn't matter what I think. It just is. It's something that happened to her. It's very real. There's no way it's not her experience."
SO WHY THE BOOK? BOTH ARI AND DR. REBURN FEEL, IT CAN HELP COUNTLESS OTHERS UNDERSTAND WHAT LIES BEYOND.
"To let me know where they are."
"If you lose somebody close to you, which we all do, to know they went immediately to a whole wonderful place. How can you it not do anything but give you hope?"
HOPE THAT THE "END" IS REALLY JUST A NEW BEGINNING.
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ALL THE PROCEEDS FROM BOOK SALES WILL GO TOWARD A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HELP CHILDREN DEAL WITH DEATH.
IF YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO ORDER A BOOK, GO TO THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE "TO HEAVEN AFTER THE STORM."
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SATURDAY WAS THE LAST FULL DAY OF COMPETITION, AT THE PARALYMPIC GAMES IN LONDON.
THE GAMES WERE VERY WELL-ATTENDED.
THEY SET A RECORD FOR TICKET SALES.
AND ON THE SIDELINES -- ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS WITH DISABILITIES HAVE BEEN HOLDING THEIR OWN FESTIVAL.
OUR ERIN MCLAUGHLIN CAUGHT UP WITH ONE OF THEM.
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"So when i started dancing in circles in new york. people started calling me crutch master. and i started using it as my stage name. But then i realized that you never master the crutch. you just die."
THIS IS BILL SHANNON. JUST DON'T CALL HIM THE CRUTCH MASTER.
"We always have our crutches. even if you can't see them. and that's something that people just have. "
SHANNON HAS BILATERAL HIP DEFORMITY, THE RESULT OF A CHILDHOOD ILLNESS. HE RELIES ON A SET OF CRUTCHES TO HELP HIM GET AROUND.
"As a kid you dont treat crutches as some sort of a burden. It's like an extra toy that you carry around.
The history of my technique of dancing evolved out of the demands of play. keeping up with your peers. that kind of thing. survival is what it all gets down to in the end.
Q: And when did you go from survival to performance? When did you make that transition?
They're still the same thing. it's the way i make a living. it's the way i stay happy."
"The left arm with the right foot and the right arm with the left foot. that's the first element of shannon technique"
A PROFESSIONAL STREET ARTIST AND DANCER, SHANNON IS IN LONDON FOR THE LIBERTY FESTIVAL, AN ANNUAL EVENT FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES. ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY COINCIDES WITH THE PARALYMPICS
HE ALSO TEACHES "THE SHANNON TECHNIQUE", A FORM OF DANCING WITH CRUTCHES AND A SKATEBOARD.
HIS ART SOMETIMES CAPITALIZES ON INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS. INCLUDING ME
BS: Like if i dont hold my hand up, the crutch is gone.
BS: you ok?
EM: no, are you ok?
BS: You had to bend over and pick that up. it's hard. that's part of the playfulness of it. that you would help me and then i would help you help me. and then we would have an exchange about that.
"people want to help you. but they really can't help you. someone wants to help you up the stairs. they're not going to throw you over your shoulder and really help you up the stairs. so they're going to come up and maybe and touch your elbow. what their doing is sharing an expression of their shared humanity
q. And so you are playing off that in your performances
a. I am not playing off that. i am receiving it. this isnt prank show. this isnt jack ass. this is life.
q. In doing that what are you saying?
a. I'm not saying anything. i am observing.
ERIN MCLAUGHLIN, CNN LONDON
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After a couple dry sunny days, rain chances will gradually be on the rise as a front slowly slides in from the north. Since the front will only be only crawling our way, the areas most at risk for seeing a passing shower will be locations farther north.
If you're in Charlotte or Desoto County, you'll see the most shower activity followed by Lee, Glades, and Hendry County. Locations across Collier County may even see a few passing showers later today, but coverage there will be fairly spotty.
Even for areas that see the best chance of rain, showers will still be fairly scattered, so today shouldn't be a complete washout for anyone. Just expect showers to pass through from time to time.
We'll even see a fair amount of sun through your Sunday along with a refreshing breeze out of the southwest from 5-15 mph. Temperatures will be close to yesterday's numbers, so most spots should warm into the upper 80s and low 90s.
By tonight we'll still see the possibility for some isolated rain, but later in the night the main target areas for rain will be close to the coast.
On Monday and Tuesday, the front will stall over Central and South Florida, keeping a good chance of showers in our forecast both days. On Monday most of us will get our best chance of rain in the morning and early afternoon, and then on Tuesday both day parts will be fair game for rain.
Rain chances should start to come down a little Wednesday as some slightly drier air trickles into Southwest Florida. There will still be enough moisture around, however, to keep a chance of afternoon and evening rain in the forecast.
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