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ALL NEW OVERNIGHT --
FLAMES ERUPT INSIDE A CAPE CORAL HOME.
NBC-2 IS ON SCENE WITH THE LATEST.
PLUS, THE VIOLENCE INTENSIFIES.
ANTI-AMERICAN SENTIMENT, SWEEPING ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST.
FROM THE DEATHS OF SEVERAL AMERICAN TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN,
TO THE THOUSANDS STILL PROTESTING AN ANTI-MUSLIM FILM.
NO DEAL!
THE CHICAGO TEACHERS' STRIKE ENTERS ITS SECOND WEEK -- AS THE CITY'S MAYOR LOOKS AT LEGAL ACTION TO "FORCE" THE TEACHERS BACK INTO THE CLASSROOM.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
A LOT TO GET TO THIS MONDAY MORNING.
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BREAKING ALL NEW OVERNIGHT --- FLAMES BREAK OUT AT A HOME IN CAPE CORAL.
THE SCENE IS HERE. AT SOUTHWEST 42ND TERRACE AND PELCAN BOULVARD.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE ON SCENE, GOOD MORNING CLIFTON.
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INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE.
WE'RE TOLD, IT'S A COMPLETE LOSS. 90 PERCENT OF THE ROOF IS GONE.
THE HOUSE WAS FULLY ENGULFED WHEN CREWS ARRIVED.
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CREWS WERE CALLED TO THE HOME JUST BEFORE 1:30 THIS MORNING.
WE'RE TOLD NO ONE WAS HOME WHEN THE FIRE STARTED, AND NO ONE WAS HURT DURING THE BLAZE.
NO OTHER HOMES WERE AFFECTED BY THE FIRE EITHER.
MOST OF THE FIRE IS OUT, BUT CREWS ARE STILL HITTING HOT SPOTS AS INVESTIGATORS TRY TO DETERMINE A CAUSE.
FIVE CAPE FIRE ENGINES RESPONDED TO THIS FIRE.
AND THEY PLAN ON HAVING CREWS OUT HERE UNTIL THE SUN COMES UP.
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THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL WILL BE COMING OUT WHEN DAYLIGHT HITS.
REPORTING LIVE IN CAPE CORAL, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2.
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ALL NEW RIGHT NOW --- AN INTERNATIONAL CRISIS.
MORE DEADLY PROTESTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. AGAINST THAT INTERNET VIDEO. MADE IN THE U-S. THAT'S ANGERED MUCH OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD.
PLUS, 4 AMERICANS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN, BY THE VERY TROOPS THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO BE TRAINING.
AND MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHETHER U-S POLICY IN THAT REGION IS WORKING.
TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED SUNDAY IN PROTESTS IN PAKISTAN.
SO FAR, AT LEAST 20 COUNTRIES HAVE SEEN UPRISINGS AGAINST AMERICAN EMBASSIES.
IT'S SO BAD IN TUNISIA AND SUDAN. THE STATE DEPARTMENT ORDERED ALMOST ALL ITS PEOPLE OUT. AS THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION DENIES REPORTS WE'D BEEN TIPPED OFF. ABOUT THE DEADLY ATTACK IN BENGHAZI, LIBYA.
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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.
Sunday was a very busy day in the weather department with widespread rain and storms leading to rain totals between 1-2 inches in many locations with some spots even coming closer to 3 inches. It looks as though we have some more rainy days coming down the pike as our forecast this week revolves around a weakening cool front that will slide down the Florida peninsula starting Tuesday.
For our Monday, we still have the opportunity for some scattered showers and downpours, but today shouldn't be as stormy as Sunday. Look for a mostly sunny sky to start the day with most spots staying dry this morning. A few showers will start building in early this afternoon, moving from southwest to northeast. As we progress through the afternoon, the rain and storms will tend to favor inland areas instead of the coast. We'll see partial sunshine this afternoon with highs warming into the upper 80s to 90.
We don't expect tonight to be as busy as last night, so most of us will in store for partly cloudy and mild conditions through the night
By Tuesday morning, an onshore flow will develop, which will lead to a few showers washing ashore close to the coast. By the afternoon, more rain will likely develop ahead of a stalling front to the north, so look for the potential for several showers and storms through the day Tuesday.
We'll continue to see the front hang around Wednesday, giving us a good chance for more rain and storms in the morning and afternoon.
With the extra cloud clover expected Tuesday and Wednesday, our high temperatures will be a bit lower, so look for mid to upper 80s during the afternoon instead of low 90s.
Rain chances will slip slightly during the second half of the week, but we'll still be in line for scattered showers and storms each afternoon from Thursday through the upcoming weekend.
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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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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --- THE LATEST ON THE CHICAGO TEACHER'S STRIKE.
NO SCHOOL AGAIN TODAY OR TOMORROW.
CHICAGO MAYOR RAHM EMANEL IS TRYING TO FORCE THE TEACHERS BACK TO WORK.
HE'S TELLING CITY ATTORNEYS TO GET A COURT ORDER TO FORCE STRIKING TEACHERS BACK TO THE CLASSROOM.
THE TEACHERS ARE STARTING THEIR SECOND WEEK ON THE PICKET LINE,
AS THEY REVIEW A PROPOSED CONTRACT SETTLEMENT WORKED OUT OVER THE WEEKEND BETWEEN NEGOTIATORS FOR TEACHERS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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AND HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY,
CHANGES IN SCHOOL SCHEDULING FOR SOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
ALL OF LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH, THE JEWISH NEW YEAR.
COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL HAVE EARLY DISMISSAL TIME FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
THEY WILL BE RELEASED THREE HOURS EARLIER THAN NORMAL.
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WOW JUST LOOK AT THAT!
A TRUCK FIRE ON I-75 LAST NIGHT.
THIS IS SOME AMAZING VIDEO OF THE SCENE SENT IN TO US BY A VIEWER.
THE TRUCK WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON I-75 JUST PAST COLONIAL-- WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE--
YOU CAN SEE THE HEAVY SMOKE AND EMERGENCY CREWS ON SCENE THERE AS THE VIEWER DROVE BY.
THE DRIVER DID MAKE IT OUT WITHOUT ANY INJURIES.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD,
A PRELIMINARY HEARING IS SET FOR TODAY,
FOR AN 18-YEAR-OLD ILLINOIS MAN,
CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTING TO USE A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION.
FEDERAL PROSECUTORS SAY ADEL DAOUD TRIED TO DETONATE WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS A CAR BOMB OUTSIDE A DOWNTOWN CHICAGO BAR.
THEY SAY HE WAS ARRESTED FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER AN AGENT PRETENDING TO BE A TERRORIST PROVIDED HIM WITH A PHONY CAR BOMB AND WATCHED HIM PRESS THE TRIGGER.
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IT'S BEEN ONE YEAR SINCE OCCUPY WALL STREET BEGAN,
WHEN HUNDREDS OF PROTESTERS DESCENDED ON THE NATION'S FINANCIAL CENTER AND KICKED OFF A NATIONWIDE SOCIAL MOVEMENT.
ORGANIZERS PLAN TO MARK TODAY'S ANNIVERSARY, DUBBED "S-17," WITH SCORES OF EVENTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS.
IT'S "S-17" FOR TODAY'S DATE. SEPTEMBER 17TH.
THERE IS ALSO TALK OF PROTESTORS BRINGING HANDCUFFS TO EFFECT "CITIZEN'S ARRESTS" OF BANKERS.
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ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL--
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA WILL BE IN THE SUNSHINE STATE TODAY.
MRS. O IS EXPECTED TO SPEAK TO GRASSROOTS SUPPORTERS IN GAINESVILLE AND TALLAHASSEE.
THE CAMPAIGN TELLS NBC-2 HER FOCUS WILL BE WHAT'S AT STAKE IN THIS ELECTION FOR FLORIDIANS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL BE IN TAMPA ON THURSDAY.
TODAY THOUGH HE'S IN CINCINNATI AND COLUMBUS OHIO.
MITT ROMNEY WILL BE IN LOS ANGELES TO SPEAK AT THE U-S HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON.
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REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF A TAMPA TEEN -- WHO DROWNED IN THE PEACE RIVER IN DESOTO COUNTY.
RAIN OVER THE WEEKEND DIDN'T STOP PEOPLE IN ARCADIA FROM PAYING TRIBUTE.
THE BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER IS THE SITE WHERE AUTHORITIES SAY 17-YEAR-OLD JERRIDEDAN LAKISHA BOLDS FROYER DIED.
SEARCH CREWS RECOVERED HER BODY ALONG THE PEACE RIVER LAST TUESDAY.
WITNESSES SAY 28 YEAR OLD MARK HUNTLEY JUNIOR PUSHED HER OFF THE BRIDGE A WEEK AGO.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED HIM AND ANOTHER MAN WHO WAS WITH THEM, ANDREW SKEVINGTON.
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A MESS IS LEFT BEHIND AFTER A WATER MAIN BREAK ON FORT MYERS BEACH OVER THE WEEKEND.
AT LEAST THE WATER IS BACK ON THIS MORNING.
TOWN CREWS AND WITNESSES SAY ONE MAN'S CAR WAS NEARLY SWALLOWED BY THE WATER.
IT HAPPENED AT AVENUE E AND ESTERO BOULEVARD SUNDAY.
WORKERS SAY A PIPE BURST, CAUSING WATER TO FLOW OUT ONTO THE STREET -- THEN A MAN'S CAR STARTED TO SINK!
WORKERS SAY ONLY ONE CUSTOMER WAS AFFECTED BY THE OUTAGE.
AND WAS RESTORED WITHIN A FEW HOURS.
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FLORIDA AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING TWO. TWO! DEADLY PLANE CRASHES IN FLORIDA THIS WEEKEND.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE PILOT OF AN ULTRA LIGHT PLANE WAS KILLED IN THIS CRASH SUNDAY MORNING.
THE PASCO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT SAID THE PLANE CRASHED INTO POWER LINES AS IT WAS COMING IN FOR A LANDING.
AN EMERGENCY CREW TRIED TO REVIVE THE PILOT, BUT HE WAS UNRESPONSIVE.
THE VICTIM'S IDENTITY HAS NOT YET BEEN RELEASED.
HERE'S WHAT A WITNESS SAID HE HEARD.
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A few minutes later I heard two loud bangs. And I told a friend of mine, that's either a semi backfiring, or I hope to God he didn't hit the power lines."
THERE WAS *ANOTHER DEADLY ULTRA LIGHT PLANE CRASH IN AN UNRELATED INCIDENT AT THE HERNANDO COUNTY AIRPORT - NORTH OF PASCO COUNTY.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING --
THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN AGREE ON A NEW DEFENSIVE MISSILE SYSTEM TO COUNTER THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA.
DEFENSE SECRETARY LEON PANETTA SAYS THE EXACT LOCATION HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED.
OFFICIALS STRESS THAT THE RADAR SYSTEM IS AIMED AT PROTECTING THE REGION AGAINST THE THREAT FROM NORTH KOREA, AND IS NOT DIRECTED AT CHINA.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---
THE SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR'S FINAL TRIP TO CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN DELAYED.
NASA SAYS BAD WEATHER FORCED IT TO POSTPONE THE PIGGYBACK FLIGHT UNTIL TUESDAY, TOMORROW.
THE AGENCY STILL HOPES TO DELIVER ENDEAVOR TO LOS ANGELES BY THURSDAY WHERE IT WILL BE PUT ON DISPLAY.
THE NOW-RETIRED SPACECRAFT WILL RIDE ON TOP OF A BOEING 747.
ENDEAVOR IS SCHEDULED TO MAKE SEVERAL STOPS AND LOW-LEVEL FLYOVERS ALONG THE WAY, PASSING SITES SIGNIFICANT TO NASA'S SHUTTLE PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE MISSION CONTROL CENTER IN HOUSTON.
ENDEAVOR IS SCHEDULED TO BE ON DISPLAY AT THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER BY LATE OCTOBER.
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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.
Sunday was a very busy day in the weather department with widespread rain and storms leading to rain totals between 1-2 inches in many locations with some spots even coming closer to 3 inches. It looks as though we have some more rainy days coming down the pike as our forecast this week revolves around a weakening cool front that will slide down the Florida peninsula starting Tuesday.
For our Monday, we still have the opportunity for some scattered showers and downpours, but today shouldn't be as stormy as Sunday. Look for a mostly sunny sky to start the day with most spots staying dry this morning. A few showers will start building in early this afternoon, moving from southwest to northeast. As we progress through the afternoon, the rain and storms will tend to favor inland areas instead of the coast. We'll see partial sunshine this afternoon with highs warming into the upper 80s to 90.
We don't expect tonight to be as busy as last night, so most of us will in store for partly cloudy and mild conditions through the night
By Tuesday morning, an onshore flow will develop, which will lead to a few showers washing ashore close to the coast. By the afternoon, more rain will likely develop ahead of a stalling front to the north, so look for the potential for several showers and storms through the day Tuesday.
We'll continue to see the front hang around Wednesday, giving us a good chance for more rain and storms in the morning and afternoon.
With the extra cloud clover expected Tuesday and Wednesday, our high temperatures will be a bit lower, so look for mid to upper 80s during the afternoon instead of low 90s.
Rain chances will slip slightly during the second half of the week, but we'll still be in line for scattered showers and storms each afternoon from Thursday through the upcoming weekend.
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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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AN AMERICAN ASTRONAUT AND TWO RUSSIAN COLLEAGUES ARE BACK SAFE ON EARTH, AFTER SPENDING 123 DAYS ON THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
THE THREE MAN CREW RETURNED TO EARTH THIS MORNING ON-BOARD A RUSSIAN-MADE CAPSULE.
THEY LANDED AND WERE QUICKLY PULLED OUT OF THEIR CAPSULE.
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AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT THIS MORNING ---
ANOTHER JUMP IN GAS PRICES.
PRICES JUMPED FIVE CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK, ACCORDING TO "TRIPLE A".
THE AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON FOR REGULAR GAS IS NOW 3.87. UP "16" CENTS FROM A MONTH AGO.
PRICES USUALLY DROP AFTER LABOR DAY, BUT A NUMBER OF FACTORS, INCLUDING UNREST IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND REFINERIES GOING OFF-LINE DURING HURRICANE ISAAC, ARE CITED FOR THE JUMP.
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NOW TO THE LATEST ON THOSE REVEALING PICTURES OF PRINCE WILLIAM'S WIFE. KATE. PUBLISHED BY A FRENCH MAGAZINE.
NOW THE ROYAL FAMILY IS PREPARING TO GO TO COURT.
THIS SCANDAL ERUPTED FRIDAY. WHEN THE TOPLESS PICTURES OF KATE. APPEARED IN A FRENCH MAGAZINE.
THE PALACE QUICKLY ANNOUNCED IT WOULD SUE
BUT OVER THE WEEKEND. ANOTHER BLOW.
THIS TIME A NEWSPAPER IN IRELAND WHICH PRINTED THE PICTURES AGAIN.
AND NOW AN ITALIAN MAGAZINE IS EXPECTED TO PUBLISH A 26-PAGE FEATURE. HINTING AT EVEN *MORE INTIMATE PHOTOS OF KATE.
AND WILLIAM'S ANGER IS APPARENTLY STIRRING.
REPORTS IN LONDON SAY THAT HE WANTS TO TESTIFY AGAINST THE ACCUSED IF THERE IS A TRIAL. AND SEND THE PHOTOGRAPHER TO JAIL.
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THIS MORNING SHE'S INSPIRING YOUNG WOMAN ALL OVER THE WORLD.
SHE WALKED THE RUNWAY AT NEW YORK'S FASHION WEEK AND SHE'LL BE ON THE TODAY SHOW LATER THIS MORNING.
WHAT'S DRAWING ATTENTION IS THIS WOMEN'S ACNE.
HER NAME IS CASSANDRA. AND IT WAS SO BAD THAT PEERS NOT ONLY CALLED HER PIZZA FACE, BUT ACTUALLY THREW PIZZA AT HER.
HARD TO BELIEVE, I KNOW, AFTER LOOKING AT THE PICTURE OF HER.
HER CYSTIC ACNE IS THE SAME AS IT EVER WAS, COVERING HER FACE, NECK, CHEST AND BACK.
BUT WITH A LITTLE MAKEUP, SHE'S NOW SHARING HER STRUGGLES WITH ACNE-RELATED INSECURITY.
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A NEW RESTAURANT IS SET TO OPEN VERY SOON AT WALT DISNEY WORLD'S MAGIC KINGDOM.
BUT THE BIGGER STORY HERE. ALCOHOL WILL BE SERVED INSIDE!
"BE OUR GUEST" WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN TO PARK GUESTS STARTING IN DECEMBER. THE RESTAURANT WILL SERVE FRENCH CUISINE AND IS BASED OFF DISNEY'S ANIMATED MOVIE "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST."
AMONG THE LUNCH AND DINNER ENTREES WILL BE BEER AND WINE SELECTIONS.
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME ALCOHOL WILL BE SOLD INSIDE THE MAGIC KINGDOM PARK, IN ITS 41 YEAR HISTORY.
THE ALCOHOL SALES WILL BE RESTRICTED TO DINNERTIME HOURS.
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HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORDIA- C-N-N'S SITUATION ROOM REGULAR JAMES CARVILLE WILL MAKE A STOP IN BONITA SPRINGS.
THE POLITICAL ANALYST HAS BEEN BUSY LATELY-- PROVIDING HIS EXPERTISE ON THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN DURING BOTH PARTIES' CONVENTIONS.
CARVILLE IS HEADLINING THE TIGER BAY CLUB'S ANNUAL DINNER EVENT AT THE HYATT COCONUT POINT.
TICKETS ARE $200--
WE WILL HAVE FULL COVERAGE OF CARVILLE'S STOP ON OUR NEWSCASTS THIS EVENING.
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FOR THOSE OF YOU WONDERING WHY WE WENT OFF THE AIR SATURDAY EVENING. WE WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.
A 600 AMP FUSE *BLEW -- TO PUT THAT IN PERSPECTIVE- THE FUSES IN YOUR HOUSE ARE BETWEEN 10 AND 15.
WHEN THIS THING WENT, SO DID *ALL OF OUR POWER-- VIDEO- PHONES YOU NAME IT-
BUT WE HAVE A GREAT STAFF, WE WERE ABLE TO GET BACK UP AND RUNNING WITHIN AN HOUR AND A HALF.
WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR FOR STICKING WITH US OVER THE WEEKEND.
AND APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE WITH THE OUTAGE.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
DID YOU SEE THE SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE PREMIER OVER THE WEEKEND?
THE HILARIOUS HIGHLIGHTS WHEN WE COME RIGHT BACK.
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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.
Sunday was a very busy day in the weather department with widespread rain and storms leading to rain totals between 1-2 inches in many locations with some spots even coming closer to 3 inches. It looks as though we have some more rainy days coming down the pike as our forecast this week revolves around a weakening cool front that will slide down the Florida peninsula starting Tuesday.
For our Monday, we still have the opportunity for some scattered showers and downpours, but today shouldn't be as stormy as Sunday. Look for a mostly sunny sky to start the day with most spots staying dry this morning. A few showers will start building in early this afternoon, moving from southwest to northeast. As we progress through the afternoon, the rain and storms will tend to favor inland areas instead of the coast. We'll see partial sunshine this afternoon with highs warming into the upper 80s to 90.
We don't expect tonight to be as busy as last night, so most of us will in store for partly cloudy and mild conditions through the night
By Tuesday morning, an onshore flow will develop, which will lead to a few showers washing ashore close to the coast. By the afternoon, more rain will likely develop ahead of a stalling front to the north, so look for the potential for several showers and storms through the day Tuesday.
We'll continue to see the front hang around Wednesday, giving us a good chance for more rain and storms in the morning and afternoon.
With the extra cloud clover expected Tuesday and Wednesday, our high temperatures will be a bit lower, so look for mid to upper 80s during the afternoon instead of low 90s.
Rain chances will slip slightly during the second half of the week, but we'll still be in line for scattered showers and storms each afternoon from Thursday through the upcoming weekend.
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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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IF YOU HEAD TO THE BEACH, YOU PROBABLY EXPECT TO SEE A COOLER, BUT NOT A MACHETE.
VOLUNTEERS HEADED OUT TO THE BEACH OVER THE WEEKEND FOR A *MASSIVE BEACH CLEANUP HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
AND LOCALLY, SOMEONE FOUND A MACHETE.
IN LEE COUNTY - 15 HUNDRED VOLUNTEERS HELPED OUT AND COLLECTED AN ESTIMATED 62 HUNDRED POUNDS OF TRASH.
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44:28 it's amazing how much stuff is out here. Its unfortunate that people don't take care of this. There are so many garbage pails on the beach.
THE GOAL IS TO NOT ONLY REMOVE LITER,
BUT RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PROBLEM.
THE AMOUNT AND TYPES OF DEBIS FOUND ARE USED FOR RESEARCH, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ILLEGAL AND IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE.
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THE TABLE IS SET AT "AMERICAN IDOL!"
THE UPCOMING SEASON IS GETTING A LITTLE TASTE OF POP, COUNTRY AND RAP.
WE'VE LEARNED NICKI MINAJ IS TAKING A SEAT AT THE JUDGES' TABLE.
"AMERICAN IDOL" ANNOUNCED THE RAPPER IS ONE OF THE NEW JUDGES FOR THE SHOW'S UPCOMING SEASON.
COUNTRY STAR KEITH URBAN ALSO SIGNED ON.
URBAN SAID IN A STATEMENT "IT'S REALLY AN HONOR TO HAVE BEEN INVITED TO BE PART OF THE AMERICAN IDOL FAMILY."
"IDOL" PRODUCERS HIRED MARIAH CAREY BACK IN JULY.
THE THREE NEW FACES WILL JOIN VETERAN JUDGE RANDY JACKSON WHEN SEASON 12 DEBUTS.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S BILL HADER WILL MAKE AN APPEARANCE ON THE TODAY SHOW LATER THIS MORNING.
IF YOU MISSED THE SEASON PREMIER OF SNL OVER THE WEEKEND, THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN AND THE CANDIDATES WERE FRONT AND CENTER.
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A TEST OF ENDURANCE OVER THE WEEKEND.
750 ATHLETES SPENT SUNDAY MORNING BIKING, SWIMMING AND RUNNING IN THE 2ND ANNUAL GALLOWAY CAPTIVA TRIATHLON.
IT WAS HELD AT THE SOUTH SEAS RESORT.
THE FIRST PLACE WINNER, JUSTIN MCMURRE, FINISHED IN JUST UNDER 53 MINUTES.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS RONNIE LONOFF OF FORT MYERS
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!
RONNIE- HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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ALL NEW AS YOU WAKE UP THIS MONDAY MORNING, UNDER ATTACK:
A DEADLY WEEKEND FOR U-S SERVICE MEMBERS IN AFGHANISTAN. AS NEW ANTI-AMERICAN PROTESTS BREAK OUT.
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AND, SHOCKING NEW VIDEO!
A 300-POUND GORILLA PLAYING WITH A TODDLER.
WHY THIS VIDEO. SHOT 22 YEARS AGO. IS JUST NOW SURFACING.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M STACEY DEFFENABUGH IN FOR CLAY.
A BUSY MONDAY MORNING, LET'S GET RIGHT TO THE TOP STORY.
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ALL NEW RIGHT NOW --- AN INTERNATIONAL CRISIS.
MORE DEADLY PROTESTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. AGAINST THAT INTERNET VIDEO. MADE IN THE U-S. THAT'S ANGERED MUCH OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD.
PLUS, AMERICANS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN, BY THE VERY TROOPS THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO BE TRAINING.
AND MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHETHER U-S POLICY IN THAT REGION IS WORKING.
TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED SUNDAY IN PROTESTS IN PAKISTAN.
SO FAR, AT LEAST 20 COUNTRIES HAVE SEEN UPRISINGS AGAINST AMERICAN EMBASSIES.
IT'S SO BAD IN TUNISIA AND SUDAN. THE STATE DEPARTMENT ORDERED ALMOST ALL ITS PEOPLE OUT. AS THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION DENIES REPORTS WE'D BEEN TIPPED OFF. ABOUT THE DEADLY ATTACK IN BENGHAZI, LIBYA.
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"Definitely, it was planned by foreigners, by people who entered the country a few months ago, and they were planning this criminal act since their arrival."
BUT LIBYAN OFFICIALS NOW BELIEVE. AMBASSADOR CHRIS STEVENS AND THREE OTHERS WERE NOT KILLED AS PART OF THE SPONTANEOUS PROTEST THERE.
AND IN AFGHANISTAN. SIX AMERICANS ARE DEAD. KILLED BY AFGHAN SECURITY. "INSIDER ATTACKS" THAT THE CHAIR OF THE JOINT CHIEFS CALLS A "SERIOUS THREAT" TO THE WAR EFFORT.
THIS MORNING THE U-S REMAINS ON HIGH ALERT.
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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.
Sunday was a very busy day in the weather department with widespread rain and storms leading to rain totals between 1-2 inches in many locations with some spots even coming closer to 3 inches. It looks as though we have some more rainy days coming down the pike as our forecast this week revolves around a weakening cool front that will slide down the Florida peninsula starting Tuesday.
For our Monday, we still have the opportunity for some scattered showers and downpours, but today shouldn't be as stormy as Sunday. Look for a mostly sunny sky to start the day with most spots staying dry this morning. A few showers will start building in early this afternoon, moving from southwest to northeast. As we progress through the afternoon, the rain and storms will tend to favor inland areas instead of the coast. We'll see partial sunshine this afternoon with highs warming into the upper 80s to 90.
We don't expect tonight to be as busy as last night, so most of us will in store for partly cloudy and mild conditions through the night
By Tuesday morning, an onshore flow will develop, which will lead to a few showers washing ashore close to the coast. By the afternoon, more rain will likely develop ahead of a stalling front to the north, so look for the potential for several showers and storms through the day Tuesday.
We'll continue to see the front hang around Wednesday, giving us a good chance for more rain and storms in the morning and afternoon.
With the extra cloud clover expected Tuesday and Wednesday, our high temperatures will be a bit lower, so look for mid to upper 80s during the afternoon instead of low 90s.
Rain chances will slip slightly during the second half of the week, but we'll still be in line for scattered showers and storms each afternoon from Thursday through the upcoming weekend.
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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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OUR OVERNIGHT TEAM IS GATHERING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT A HOUSE FIRE IN CAPE CORAL.
THE SCENE, HERE, AT SOUTHWEST 42 TERRACE AND PELICAN BOULEVARD.
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CREWS WERE CALLED TO THE HOME AROUND 1:30 THIS MORNING.
WE'RE TOLD NO ONE WAS HOME WHEN THE FIRE STARTED. NO OTHER HOMES WERE AFFECTED BY THE FIRE EITHER.
MOST OF THE FIRE IS OUT, BUT CREWS ARE STILL OUT THERE WATCHING HOT SPOTS AS INVESTIGATORS TRY TO DETERMINE A CAUSE.
FIVE CAPE FIRE ENGINES RESPONDED TO THIS FIRE.
AND THEY PLAN ON HAVING CREWS OUT HERE UNTIL THE SUN COMES UP.
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DEVELOPING OVERNIGHT --
THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL IS INVESTIGATING A CRASH THAT INVOLVED A DEPUTY IN COLLIER COUNTY.
IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE ONE THIS MORNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF RANDALL BOULEVARD AND 8TH STREET NORTHEAST.
THAT'S IN THE EASTERN PART OF THE COUNTY, NEAR THE ORANGETREE AREA.
WE'RE TOLD RESCUE CREWS HAD TO TAKE TWO PEOPLE TO HOSPITAL BY MEDICAL HELICOPTER.
BUT THEY AREN'T TELLING US IF THE DEPUTY WAS ONE OF THEM OR IF THE DEPUTY WAS INJURED.
THE CRASH IS NOW CLEARED UP.
WE WILL BRING YOU MORE INFORMATION WHEN WE CAN.
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NOW TO THE LATEST ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL THIS MORNING --
WITH THE ELECTION JUST A FEW MONTHS AWAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY SEEM TO BE USING HOLLYWOOD TO HUMANIZE THEIR IMAGES.
ON TUESDAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL APPEAR ON THE 'LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN,'
AND MITT ROMNEY IS A GUEST ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL.'
FLORIDA ALSO A POPULAR STOP FOR BOTH SIDES.
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA WILL BE IN GAINESVILLE AND TALLAHASSE TODAY.
THE PRESIDENT WILL BE IN TAMPA THURSDAY.
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WE WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW ABOUT CHANGES IN SCHOOL SCHEDULING FOR SOME LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
ALL OF LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED TODAY CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH, THE JEWISH NEW YEAR.
COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL HAVE EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
STUDENTS WILL BE RELEASED THREE HOURS EARLY.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --- THE LATEST ON THE CHICAGO TEACHER'S STRIKE.
NO SCHOOL AGAIN TODAY OR TOMORROW.
CHICAGO MAYOR RAHM EMANEL IS TRYING TO FORCE THE TEACHERS BACK TO WORK.
HE'S TELLING CITY ATTORNEYS TO GET A COURT ORDER TO FORCE STRIKING TEACHERS BACK TO THE CLASSROOM.
THE TEACHERS ARE STARTING THEIR SECOND WEEK ON THE PICKET LINE,
AS THEY REVIEW A PROPOSED CONTRACT SETTLEMENT WORKED OUT OVER THE WEEKEND BETWEEN NEGOTIATORS FOR TEACHERS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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nats of protesters banging drums
IT'S BEEN ONE YEAR SINCE OCCUPY WALL STREET BEGAN,
WHEN HUNDREDS OF PROTESTERS DESCENDED ON THE NATION'S FINANCIAL CENTER AND KICKED OFF A NATIONWIDE SOCIAL MOVEMENT.
ORGANIZERS PLAN TO MARK TODAY'S ANNIVERSARY, DUBBED "S-17," WITH SCORES OF EVENTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS.
IT'S "S-17" FOR TODAY'S DATE. SEPTEMBER 17TH.
THERE IS ALSO TALK OF PROTESTORS BRINGING HANDCUFFS TO EFFECT "CITIZEN'S ARRESTS" OF BANKERS.
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NOW TO NBC-2 FOLLOW UP.
EMPLOYEES ARE BACK TO WORK AT A FORT MYERS FACTORY, AFTER AN EXPLOSION DAMAGED PART OF THE BUILDING LAST FRIDAY.
THE PALL CORPORATION IS NOW OPERATING AT A LIMITED CAPACITY.
ON FRIDAY- A WALK-IN INDUSTRIAL OVEN EXPLODED INSIDE, INJURING 5 PEOPLE.
ALL WERE MINOR, EXCEPT FOR 1 PERSON WHO WAS JUST RELEASED FROM LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AFTER SUFFERING FROM SMOKE INHALATION.
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SAYS THE BUILDING IS STRUCTURALLY SOUND.
THE INVESTIGATION INTO WHAT CAUSED THE BLAST IS STILL ONGOING.
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION PROJECTS THAT ONE *BILLION TOURISTS WILL TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
A RECORD 467 MILLION ALREADY TRAVELED INTERNATIONALLY IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR.
MOST OF THE GROWTH IS FROM ASIA WHERE JAPANESE TOURISM REBOUNDED AFTER LAST YEAR'S EARTHQUAKE.
THE U.S. HAS ALSO ENJOYED A STRONG FLOW OF TOURISTS FROM BRAZIL, SOUTH KOREA, CHINA AND AUSTRALIA.
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AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT ---
APPLE SAYS IT'S "BLOWN AWAY" BY CONSUMER RESPONSE TO THE NEW IHPONE 5.
IF YOU PRE-ORDERED IT, IT SHOULD ARRIVE BY OCTOBER 5TH.
IF NOT. HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO:
THIS FRIDAY MORNING AT 8. YOU CAN BRAVE THE LINES AT APPLE STORES TO GET YOURS.
AT WALMART, YOU CAN PRE-ORDER IN THE STORE WITH A $25 DOLLAR DEPOSIT, AND RETURN TO PICK IT UP.
AT BEST BUY, THE IPHONE 5 GOES ON SALE FRIDAY, IN-STORE. T
NO PRE-ORDERS THERE.
EXPERTS RECOMMEND YOU SKIP THE CARRIER STORES ON FRIDAY BECAUSE THEY'LL TRY TO UPSELL YOU ON SERVICES, AND THE LINE WILL GO REALLY SLOW.
YOU MIGHT FIND MORE SATISFACTION AT A RETAILER.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
A VOLCANO IN EASTERN INDONESIA IS SPEWING CLOUDS OF THICK, GRAY ASH.
MOUNT GAMALAMA SPRANG TO LIFE LAST WEEK AND UNLEASHED TWO STRONG ERUPTIONS OVER THE WEEKEND.
A STATE VOLCANOLOGIST SAYS VOLCANIC ASH SHOT MORE THAN A HALF MILE INTO THE AIR.
VILLAGES HAVE BEEN BLANKETED WITH THICK ASH BUT NO EVACUATIONS HAVE BEEN ORDERED.
WE'LL BRING YOU VIDEO AS SOON AS WE HAVE IT.
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A STRONG TYPHOON THAT'S LEFT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF HOMES IN SOUTHWESTERN JAPAN WITHOUT POWER IS MOVING OVER SOUTH KOREA.
TYPHOON SANBA REACHED THE SOUTHERN COAST OF SOUTH KOREA BY MIDDAY MONDAY.
IT'S WEAKENED, BUT THE KOREAN METEOROLOGICAL ADMINISTRATION SAYS IT STILL HAS WINDS OF 96 MILES PER HOUR.
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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.
Sunday was a very busy day in the weather department with widespread rain and storms leading to rain totals between 1-2 inches in many locations with some spots even coming closer to 3 inches. It looks as though we have some more rainy days coming down the pike as our forecast this week revolves around a weakening cool front that will slide down the Florida peninsula starting Tuesday.
For our Monday, we still have the opportunity for some scattered showers and downpours, but today shouldn't be as stormy as Sunday. Look for a mostly sunny sky to start the day with most spots staying dry this morning. A few showers will start building in early this afternoon, moving from southwest to northeast. As we progress through the afternoon, the rain and storms will tend to favor inland areas instead of the coast. We'll see partial sunshine this afternoon with highs warming into the upper 80s to 90.
We don't expect tonight to be as busy as last night, so most of us will in store for partly cloudy and mild conditions through the night
By Tuesday morning, an onshore flow will develop, which will lead to a few showers washing ashore close to the coast. By the afternoon, more rain will likely develop ahead of a stalling front to the north, so look for the potential for several showers and storms through the day Tuesday.
We'll continue to see the front hang around Wednesday, giving us a good chance for more rain and storms in the morning and afternoon.
With the extra cloud clover expected Tuesday and Wednesday, our high temperatures will be a bit lower, so look for mid to upper 80s during the afternoon instead of low 90s.
Rain chances will slip slightly during the second half of the week, but we'll still be in line for scattered showers and storms each afternoon from Thursday through the upcoming weekend.
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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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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD NOW.
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT CONTINUES WHAT HE CALLS HIS EDUCATION LISTENING TOUR.
TODAY HE WILL BE IN FORT WALTON BEACH, IN THE PANDHANDLE, TO TALK TO TEACHERS, ADMINSTRATORS AND STUDENTS.
THE GOVERNOR IS PUSHING LAWMAKERS TO AVOID CUTTING THE EDUCATION BUDGET THIS YEAR.
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IT'S THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY, BUT SOMETIME IT'S FORGOTTEN.
BREAKFAST.ESPECIALLY FOR STUDENTS. IT'S CRUCIAL FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
ALL WEEK LONG CHARLOTTE COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE PUTTING THE SPOTLIGHT ON BREAKFAST BY RECOGNIZING 'FLORIDA BREAKFAST WEEK' IN ALL THEIR SCHOOLS.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE AT PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY THIS MORNING, WITH THE ONES THAT INDULGE ON THE NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS MEAL EVERY DAY!
GOOD MORNING, DANIELLE.
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-I WILL BE HAVING BREAKFAST WITH A FEW STUDENTS IN THE CAFETERIA. TALKING WITH STUDENTS ABOUT WHAT THEY'RE EATING AND WHY THEY LIKE BREAKFAST AND DIR. OF FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES.
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-I'M GOING TO TALK ABOUT WHAT'S ON THE MENU
HERE ARE SOME FACTS:
- FLORIDA BREAKFAST WEEK IS A WEEK-LONG 'CELEBRATION' AIMED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM.
- THEY'RE BIG ON OFFERING ALL HEALTHY FOODS
- IT'S OFFERED EVERY MORNING, 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE BELL RINGS
- STUDENTS EAT ON THE CHEAP TOO!. $1.10 REG PRICE,.30 FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY FOR REDUCED.FREE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY
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IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY DANIELLE KOLENIAK. NBC-2.
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NOW TO VIDEO THAT HAS A LOT OF PEOPLE TALKING.
LOOKING AT THIS AS YOU HAVE YOUR MORNING COFFEE.
A 300-POUND GORILLA PICKS UP A TODDLER AND CARRIES HER AS ONE OF ITS OWN!
TAKE A LOOK AT THE VIDEO. WHICH IS 22-YEARS-OLD. AND IT'S ONLY NOW BEING SEEN BY THE MASSES.
THE GORILLA BELONGS TO DAMIAN ASPINALL, WHO HEADS A FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO CONSERVATION AND SENDING GORILLAS BACK INTO THE WILD.
THE LITTLE GIRL IN THE VIDEO IS HIS DAUGHTER, TANSY.
THE BLONDE-HAIRED TODDLER HAS A SMILE ON HER FACE AS SHE PETS, PLAYS AND IS CARRIED AROUND BY A GORILLA.
ASPINALL SAID HE IS RELEASING THE VIDEO NOW TO BRING AWARENESS TO ENDANGERED GORILLAS AND TO SHOW THEIR GENTLE NATURE.
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AND TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!. THE SAN DIEGO ZOO WANTS VISITORS TO HELP NAME THE PANDA CUB BORN OVER THE SUMMER.
THE MALE CUB WAS BORN ON JULY 29TH.
YOU CAN MAKE A SUGGESTION ON THE WEBSITE.
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TIME NOW TO LOOK AT WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY-- THE STORIES, VIDEOS AND PICTURES GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
ACTRESS AMANDA BYNES HAS LOST HER WHEELS.
HER CAR WAS IMPOUNDED OUTSIDE BOB HOPE AIRPORT IN BURBANK, CALIFORNIA.
POLICE SAY SHE WAS PULLED OVER SUNDAY MORNING.
POLICE CITED THE 26 YEAR OLD FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE -- AND IMPOUNDED HER CAR.
SHE WAS NOT ARRESTED OR DETAINED.
THE FORMER CHILD STAR LOST HER DRIVING PRIVILEGES LAST MONTH, AFTER A D-U-I ARREST AND TWO ALLEGED HIT AND RUNS THIS YEAR.
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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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three years ago allen took his new game to the senior pga championship
- the most prestigious prize in senior golf. michael allen: i get up on 18, hit a most tremendous tee shot i can right down the middle.
and so now i am walking to the green and the camera right there, one of the first times in my life.
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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.
Sunday was a very busy day in the weather department with widespread rain and storms leading to rain totals between 1-2 inches in many locations with some spots even coming closer to 3 inches. It looks as though we have some more rainy days coming down the pike as our forecast this week revolves around a weakening cool front that will slide down the Florida peninsula starting Tuesday.
For our Monday, we still have the opportunity for some scattered showers and downpours, but today shouldn't be as stormy as Sunday. Look for a mostly sunny sky to start the day with most spots staying dry this morning. A few showers will start building in early this afternoon, moving from southwest to northeast. As we progress through the afternoon, the rain and storms will tend to favor inland areas instead of the coast. We'll see partial sunshine this afternoon with highs warming into the upper 80s to 90.
We don't expect tonight to be as busy as last night, so most of us will in store for partly cloudy and mild conditions through the night
By Tuesday morning, an onshore flow will develop, which will lead to a few showers washing ashore close to the coast. By the afternoon, more rain will likely develop ahead of a stalling front to the north, so look for the potential for several showers and storms through the day Tuesday.
We'll continue to see the front hang around Wednesday, giving us a good chance for more rain and storms in the morning and afternoon.
With the extra cloud clover expected Tuesday and Wednesday, our high temperatures will be a bit lower, so look for mid to upper 80s during the afternoon instead of low 90s.
Rain chances will slip slightly during the second half of the week, but we'll still be in line for scattered showers and storms each afternoon from Thursday through the upcoming weekend.
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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.
MIDEAST UNREST!
A PROTEST OVER AN ANTI-ISLAM FILM HAS TURNED VIOLENT IN THE AFGHAN CAPITAL.
HUNDREDS OF AFGHANS HAVE BEEN BURNING CARS AND THROWING ROCKS AT A U.S. MILITARY BASE.
SIRENS WAILED AS FIRE ENGINES RUSHED TO THE SCENE TODAY. AUTHORITIES SAY THE MOB ALSO BURNED TIRES, SHIPPING CONTAINERS AND AT LEAST ONE POLICE VEHICLE AS SOME SHOUTED "DEATH TO AMERICA!"
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CLOSER TO HOME IN CAPE CORAL OVERNIGHT ---
FLAMES ERUPT AT A HOME ON SOUTHWEST 42ND TERRACE AND PELICAN BOUELVARD. WE'RE TOLD NO ONE WAS INSIDE.
AT LEAST FIVE CAPE CORAL FIRE ENGINES SHOWED UP TO GET THE BLAZE UNDER CONTROL.
MOST OF THE FIRE IS OUT, BUT CREWS ARE STILL HITTING HOT SPOTS AS INVESTIGATORS TRY TO DETERMINE A CAUSE.
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ANOTHER DAY OF NO SCHOOL IN CHICAGO.
ATTORNEYS FOR THE CITY PLAN TO GO TO COURT TO FORCE STRIKING TEACHERS BACK TO WORK.
THE TEACHERS SAY THEY NEED TIME TO LOOK OVER A TENTATIVE CONTRACT OFFER REACHED OVER THE WEEKEND WITH NEGOTIATORS FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
MEANWHILE, SOME 350-THOUSAND STUDENTS BEGIN A SECOND WEEK OUT OF THE CLASSROOM.
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AND HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY,
CHANGES FOR SOME SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
ALL OF LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED FOR ROSH HASHANAH, THE JEWISH NEW YEAR.
COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOLS WILL HAVE EARLY DISMISSAL TIME FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
THEY WILL BE RELEASED THREE HOURS EARLIER THAN NORMAL.
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FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA IS BACK IN FLORIDA TODAY.
THE FIRST LADY WILL FIRST ADDRESS STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN GAINESVILLE BEFORE HOLDING A RALLY IN TALLAHASSEE.
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TODAY MARKS ONE YEAR OF THE OCCUPY MOVEMENT.
LATER TODAY, DEMONSTRATORS WILL GATHER NEAR THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE TO CELEBRATE.
THERE ALSO WILL BE RALLIES IN MORE THAN 30 OTHER CITIES.
MANY SAY OCCUPY WALL STREET IS IN DISARRAY A YEAR AFTER THE PROTESTS AGAINST CORPORATE GREED AND INEQUALITY BEGAN IN LOWER MANHATTAN.
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ROYAL COMPLAINT.
LAWYERS FOR BRITAIN'S ROYAL FAMILY WILL MAKE A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST THE PHOTOGRAPHER WHO TOOK PICTURES OF PRINCE WILLIAM'S WIFE KATE SUNBATHING TOPLESS IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE.
AND PEOPLE CLOSE TO PRINCE WILLIAM SAY HE IS FUMING OVER THIS.
HE SAYS HE IS WILLING TO TESTIFY IF THIS GOES TO TRIAL AND THAT HE WANTS THE PHOTOGRAPHY IN JAIL.
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ANOTHER SPIKE IN GAS PRICES.
PRICES JUMPED FIVE CENTS OVER THE PAST WEEK, ACCORDING TO "TRIPLE A".
THE AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON OF REGULAR IS NOW THREE-87. UP "16" CENTS FROM A MONTH AGO.
THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS AVERAGING $3.81 AND IN FORT MYERS AND THE CAPE IT'S $3.82.
PRICES USUALLY DROP AFTER LABOR DAY. BUT A NUMBER OF FACTORS, INCLUDING UNREST IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND REFINERIES GOING OFF-LINE DURING HURRICANE ISAAC, ARE CITED FOR THE JUMP.
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THE NEW APPLE IPHONE 5 HITS STORE SHELVES THIS FRIDAY!
AND AT&T says it set a sales record, with customers ordering more of IPHONE 5'S than any previous iPhone model over the weekend.
AND IN NEW YORK CITY THIS MORNING PEOPLE ARE ALREADY LINING UP!
PRE-ORDERS STARTED LAST FRIDAY AND WITHIN HOURS, CONSUMERS DEPLETED THE STOCK.
APPLE STORES OPEN AT 8AM FRIDAY AS WELL AS BEST BUYS, RADIO SHACK AND SEVERAL OTHER RETAILERS.
SOME TECH EXPERTS SUGGEST BUYING FROM RETAILERS INSTEAD OF CARRIERS LIKE AT&T TO AVOID UPSELLING SERVICE.
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TAKE A LOOK AT A TRUCK FIRE ON I-75 LAST NIGHT.
THIS IS VIDEO OF THE SCENE SENT IN TO US BY A VIEWER.
THE TRUCK WAS HEADED NORTHBOUND ON I-75 JUST PAST COLONIAL-- WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE--
YOU CAN SEE HEAVY SMOKE AND EMERGENCY CREWS ON SCENE.
THE DRIVER DID MAKE IT OUT WITHOUT ANY INJURIES.
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THE SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR'S FINAL TRIP TO CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN DELAYED.
NASA SAYS BAD WEATHER FORCED IT TO POSTPONE THE PIGGYBACK FLIGHT UNTIL TUESDAY, TOMORROW.
THE AGENCY STILL HOPES TO DELIVER ENDEAVOR TO LOS ANGELES BY THURSDAY WHERE IT WILL BE PUT ON DISPLAY, AT THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER BY LATE OCTOBER.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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