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SLUG: Sex Sting
TOP LINE: DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW
SLUG: Romney's Remarks
TOP LINE: BREAKING OVERNIGHT
SLUG: Mideast Unrest
RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY-- OPERATION GREEN SHEPHERD.
THREE LOCAL MEN PUT IN HANDCUFFS IN AN UNDERCOVER SEX STING.
THE NEW VIDEO AND NEW DETAILS.
PLUS, ROMNEY RESPONDS:
MITT ROMNEY DEFENDS HIS CONTROVERSIAL COMMENTS IN A LEAKED VIDEO IN WHICH HE CALLS SOME VOTERS "VICTIMS."
AND RETALIATION ATTACK.
A SUICIDE BOMBER TAKES THE LIVES OF AT LEAST A DOZEN PEOPLE IN KABUL OVERNIGHT.
IN RESPONSE TO THE FILM THAT ALLEGEDLY MOCKS THE PROPHET MOHAMMAD.
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THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
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WE BEGIN THIS MORNING WITH ALL NEW VIDEO.
THREE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MEN ARE UNDER ARREST IN AN UNDERCOVER SEX STING.
THIS IS NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO OF THE SEX STING IN MANATEE COUNTY-- CALLED OPERATION GREEN SHEPHERD.
43 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF SOLICITATION FOR SEX WITH CHILDREN.
TWO OF THEM ARE FROM COLLIER COUNTY AND ONE IS FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
WE'RE TOLD THE SUSPECTS WENT TO THE HOME BELIEVING THEY WERE MEETING UP WITH A CHILD TO HAVE SEX.
THIS UNDERCOVER SEX STING STARTED SEPTEMBER 10TH AND ENDED YESTERDAY.
THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ALSO HELPED WITH THE BUST.
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NEW VIDEO RELEASED THAT HAS THE POLITICAL WORLD BUZZING AND MITT ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN ON DAMAGE CONTROL.
DURING A PRIVATE FUNDRAISING EVENT EARLIER THIS YEAR,
ROMNEY TOLD A SMALL GROUP OF WEALTHY CONTRIBUTORS WHAT HE REALLY THINKS OF THE VOTERS WHO SUPPORT PRESIDENT OBAMA.
IN PART--- ROMNEY SAYS 47 PERCENT OF AMERICANS "BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE VICTIMS AND ARE DEPENDENT ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR VIRTUALLY EVERYTHING."
THIS MORNING-- THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE RESPONDED TO THE LEAKED VIDEO,
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It's not elegantly stated let me put it that way I'm speaking off the cuff in response to a question and I'm sure I can state it more clearly in a more effective way than I did in a setting like that
IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE VIDEO, HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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THE CAMPAIGN MANAGER FOR PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA CALLS THE COMMENTS "SHOCKING."
TODAY THE PRESIDENT WELCOMES W-NBA CHAMPIONS MINNESOTA LYNX TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
ON THURSDAY-- HE'LL HEAD TO MIAMI.
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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.
Often times around Southwest Florida, wind direction is a critical player in determining how our weather unfolds each day. Today looks like one of those days when a change in wind direction will lead to some considerable changes in our weather starting today.
Winds have now started shifting from the southeast to the southwest, which will open the door for higher rain chances over the next couple days.
The rain will also get an earlier start both today and Wednesday, so look for scattered showers to develop during the early morning, moving from the coast and spreading inland. As we progress through the morning , the showers will likely increase in coverage and intensity. It looks as though the prime time for rain today for most of us will be during the middle of the day from the late morning through the early afternoon.
Much of the rain will build inland later in the day, but we'll also be watching for the possibility of more storms rolling in from the northwest this evening or tonight. The bottom line is today will be one of those days where the air unsettled and moist enough that we can't promise any part of the day will be completely dry.
Even through the overnight we'll see the potential for some isolated rain and rumbles of thunder, and by Wednesday morning showers will again start moving in off the gulf.
Not only will we see a change in wind direction over the next couple days, but we'll also notice a change in wind speed. Winds will ramp up a bit during the day, making our weather a little breezy. Look for wind gusts to peak near 20-25 mph.
By Thursday rain coverage will start to drop a little, but there will still be some scattered showers around, primarily during the afternoon.
The threat of scattered late-day showers and storms continues Friday and into 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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BREAKING OVERSEAS--
AN AFGHAN INSURGENT GROUP HAS CLAIMED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A SUICIDE ATTACK ON A MINIBUS THAT KILLED AT LEAST A DOZEN PEOPLE NEAR THE KABUL AIRPORT TODAY.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN OUR NEWSROOM WITH THE BREAKING DETAILS--
STACEY.
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CLAY, THE ATTACK HAPPENED ON A MAJOR ROAD LEADING TO THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
THE GROUP CLAIMING RESPONSIBLITY SAYS ITS IN RESPONSE TO THE RECENT ANTI ISLAMIC FILM.
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POLICE SAY A 22 YEAR OLD FEMALE SUICIDE BOMBER IS RESPONSIBLE.
REPORTS OVERNIGHT, SAY AS MANY AS 12 PEOPLE DIED, AND SOME OF THE BODIES ARE STILL LYING IN THE ROAD.
WITNESS SAY THE EXPLOSTION WAS SO POWERFUL AND LOUD THAT IT COULD BE HEARD FOR 10 MINUTES.
ALSO NEW INFORMATION JUST CROSSED THE NEWS WIRES.
WE ARE STARTING TO HEAR FROM U.S. OFFICIALS.
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LEON PANETTA, WHO IS TRAVELING IN CHINA, JUST SPOKE WITH REPORTERS.
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"I don't think that these attacks indicate that the Taliban is stronger. I think what it indicates is that they are resorting efforts that try to strike at our forces, try to create chaos,
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MORE NEW INFORMATION CROSSING THE C
TODAY'S ATTACK CLAIMED THE LARGEST NUMBER OF FOREIGN LIVES IN KABUL SINCE APRIL.
THIS MORNING THE U-S ANNOUNCED IT HAS STOPPED WORKING WITH THE AFGHAN MILITARY, FOR NOW.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM.
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
NBC.2
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AN INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY IN NEW JERSEY-- AFTER A FORT MYERS RESIDENT WAS FOUND BRUTALLY MURDERED.
INVESTIGATORS SAY BARBARA VERNIERI WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE THE HOME AFTER SOMEONE SET IT ON FIRE.
BUT THE MEDICAL EXAMINER DETERMINED THE 70 YEAR OLDS CAUSE OF DEATH WAS BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO HER HEAD AND UPPER BODY.
INVESTIGATORS THINK WHOEVER DID THIS THEN TORCHED THE HOUSE TO COVER UP THE CRIME.
THEY ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THE SUSPECT.
WE TALKED TO VERNIERI'S COUSIN -- WHO WANTED TO STAY ANONYMOUS -- HE HAS A MESSAGE FOR HIS COUSIN'S ATTACKER.
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6:07 i just hope the cops get you first i hate to say it but you are going to get caught you will get caught:17
INVESTIGATORS ARE ALSO TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF THIS MURDER IS CONNECTED TO TWO SIMILAR ONES THAT HAPPENED IN BERGEN COUNTY IN 2010.
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JUST TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF HOW BIG THIS STORY IS UP IN NEW JERSEY:
TAKE A LOOK AT MONDAY'S FRONT PAGE OF "THE RECORD."
THE NORTH JERSEY NEWSPAPER IS COVERING EVERY MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ON THIS STORY.
IT'S THE TOP STORY ON THEIR WEB SITE, TOO.
WE'LL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE INVESTIGATION.
FOR A LINK TO THEIR HOME PAGE, JUST HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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FORT MYERS POLICE ARE TRYING TO SOLVE THE CITY'S 17TH HOMICIDE OF THE YEAR.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, SOMEONE SHOT 19 YEAR-OLD DAMARQUIS BLANKS ON LANTANA STREET IN DUNBAR.
TODAY WE LEARNED HE DIED.
CHIEF DOUG BAKER TELLS US THERE'S A SUSPECT, BUT THEY NEED MORE EVIDENCE TO MAKE AN ARREST.
AND THAT'S THE CASE FOR MOST OF THE CITY'S HOMICIDES.
HE SAYS HE NEEDS WITNESSES TO COME FORWARD.
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58:28 "they're not going to come forward because they're involved in criminal activity as well, they're not going to come forward because of fear of retaliation. That i'm sure is in the mind of a lot of our community."
CHIEF BAKER SAYS THIS KILLING WASN'T RANDOM.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, CALL THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT OR CRIMESTOPPERS.
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A FORT MYERS BEACH COUPLE IS STILL SHAKEN UP THIS MORNING-- AFTER WALKING IN ON A BURGLAR.
IT HAPPENED SUNDAY IN THE 200-BLOCK OF DELMAR AVENUE.
THE WOMAN STUMBLED UPON THE CROOK WHO WAS STANDING IN HER LIVING ROOM.
SHE CALLED OUT TO HER FIANCEE WHO WAS ASLEEP.
THAT'S WHEN THE THIEF TOOK OFF.
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JOE MAHTALA, FIANCEE SAW BURGLAR: by the time I came to and looked out the window real quick I see him running down the street hobbling along
NATHALIE SAAVEDRA, DISCOVERED BURGLAR: I wasn't scared I was just kind of mad like what are you doing in my house
THE BURGLAR GOT AWAY.
THE COUPLE ADOPTED A DOG TO HELP PREVENT ANY FUTURE BREAK-INS.
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THE TEACHERS STRIKE CONTINUES IN CHICAGO-- GOING ON DAY EIGHT.
CHICAGO MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL SAYS THE STRIKE IS ILLEGAL AND HAD CITY ATTORNEYS FILE AN INJUNCTION TO FORCE TEACHERS BACK TO WORK.
A HEARING IS SET FOR TOMORROW.
BUT FOR NOW SOME 350-THOUSAND STUDENTS REMAIN OUT OF SCHOOL IN THE NATION'S THIRD LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT.
THE TEACHER'S UNION BOARD OF DELEGATES IS SCHEDULED TO MEET TODAY TO DISCUSS AND POTENTIALLY VOTE ON THE LATEST CONTRACT OFFER.
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IT'S TIME TO GET THE PARTY STARTED WITH PINK ON THE PLAZA!
THE POP SUPERSTAR IS CELEBRATING TODAY'S RELEASE OF HER SIXTH ALBUM WITH A SPECIAL CONCERT ON THE TODAY SHOW.
im coming up so you better gets this party stared-- im coming up so you better get this party started--
HER NEW ALBUM CALLED THE 'THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE' HITS STORES TODAY.
CATCH PINK LIVE RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2 AFTER NEWS TODAY.
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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.
Often times around Southwest Florida, wind direction is a critical player in determining how our weather unfolds each day. Today looks like one of those days when a change in wind direction will lead to some considerable changes in our weather starting today.
Winds have now started shifting from the southeast to the southwest, which will open the door for higher rain chances over the next couple days.
The rain will also get an earlier start both today and Wednesday, so look for scattered showers to develop during the early morning, moving from the coast and spreading inland. As we progress through the morning , the showers will likely increase in coverage and intensity. It looks as though the prime time for rain today for most of us will be during the middle of the day from the late morning through the early afternoon.
Much of the rain will build inland later in the day, but we'll also be watching for the possibility of more storms rolling in from the northwest this evening or tonight. The bottom line is today will be one of those days where the air unsettled and moist enough that we can't promise any part of the day will be completely dry.
Even through the overnight we'll see the potential for some isolated rain and rumbles of thunder, and by Wednesday morning showers will again start moving in off the gulf.
Not only will we see a change in wind direction over the next couple days, but we'll also notice a change in wind speed. Winds will ramp up a bit during the day, making our weather a little breezy. Look for wind gusts to peak near 20-25 mph.
By Thursday rain coverage will start to drop a little, but there will still be some scattered showers around, primarily during the afternoon.
The threat of scattered late-day showers and storms continues Friday and into 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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A PUNTA GORDA RESTAURANT IS STILL SERVING ITS WELL KNOWN BAR-B-QUE DESPITE BOTH OWNERS ARE UNDER ARREST.
THE LLOYD BROTHERS OF "BIG JOHN AND LLOYD BROTHERS BAR-B-QUE" ARE FACING CHARGES RANGING FROM ROBBERY TO DRUG POSSESSION.
FIRST DEPUTIES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY ARRESTED MARCUS LLOYD AND ACCUSED HIM OF ROBBING A BANK.
HE'S A SUSPECT IN AT LEAST FOUR BANK ROBBERIES ACROSS THE STATE.
LAST WEEK, A CHARLOTTE COUNTY NARCOTICS TEAM ARRESTED JOHNNY LLOYD AFTER RECORDS SAY HE SOLD COCAINE TO A DEPUTY.
THE BOYS OPENED A RESTAURANT WITH THEIR FATHER, BIG JOHN, THIS YEAR.
AFTER THESE ARRESTS, JOHN IS BACKING OUT AND TAKING HIS WELL KNOWN NAME OFF THE BUSINESS.
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"I got a reputation in town, most of the people in town know me. I was born in Punta Groda. It's gotta be done my way or I'm out." Big John Lloyd, Marcus and Johnny's Father
BIG JOHN WISHES HIS CHILDREN SUCCESS WITH THE RESTAURANT AND WILL CONTINUE HIS OWN CATERING BUSINESS.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW--
BOY SCOUT LEADERS MAY HAVE ACTIVELY COVERED UP TWO DECADES OF SEXUAL ABUSE TO HUNDREDS OF YOUNG BOYS.
LOS ANGELES TIMES REPORTERS POURED OVER 16-HUNDRED COURT DOCUMENTS SPANNING FROM 1970 TO 1991.
THEY SAY THEY FOUND THAT SCOUT LEADERS FREQUENTLY LET ACCUSED MOLESTERS QUIETLY RESIGN FROM THE ORGANIZATION, AND KEPT AN INTERNAL BLACKLIST, RATHER THAN REPORTING ABUSE TO POLICE.
A BOY SCOUT SPOKESPERSON SAY QUOTE "WE HAVE ALWAYS COOPERATED FULLY WITH ANY REQUEST FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TODAY REQUIRE OUR MEMBERS TO REPORT EVEN SUSPICION OF ABUSE DIRECTLY TO THEIR LOCAL AUTHORITIES."
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ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE *FACES AND *VOICES IN POLITICS IS TALKING ABOUT FLORIDA IN THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
JAMES CARVILLE SPOKE AT THE HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT.
THE DEMOCRATIC STRATEGIST WAS IN MIXED COMPANY THOUGH.
THE TIGER BAY CLUB OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BRINGS IN WELL-KNOWN DEMOCRATIC *AND REPUBLICAN SPEAKERS.
THE RAGIN' CAJIN SAYS MITT ROMNEY *MUST WIN FLORIDA IN ORDER TO WIN THE WHITE HOUSE.
WHILE-- PRESIDENT OBAMA CAN LOSE FLORIDA AND STILL WIN THE ELECTION.
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:05:49:40
"put it this way, we're going to know if Romney gets to fight another round. 'Cause if he loses Florida, he is one gone pecan." 47
:05:53:32 "here in Lee County, we all know each other, we have differing viewpoints, but even though we may have those, we still have managed to be pretty civil about it." 41
THE TIGER BAY CLUB JUST FORMED 15-MONTHS AGO.
THIS YEAR THEY CHOSE A SPEAKER FROM THE LEFT.
LAST YEAR THEY BROUGHT IN REPUBLICAN PORTER GOSS WHO WAS C-I-A DIRECTOR UNDER PRESIDENT BUSH.
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TWO NEW RESTAURANTS ARE GETTING READY TO OPEN AT GULF COAST TOWN CENTER.
OUR NEWS PARTNER, THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS, REPORTS LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE AND CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFÉ ARE MOVING INTO UNIVERSITY PLAZA, ON THE CORNER OF ALICO ROAD AND BEN HILL GRIFFIN PARKWAY.
THAT'S ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GULF COAST TOWN CENTER.
LONGHORN PLANS TO OPEN NEXT MONDAY.
CHEDDARS HOPES TO START SERVING STEAKS, BURGERS, CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD DECEMBER 10TH.
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ARE YOU ONE OF THE MILLIONS THAT HAVE PRE ORDERED THE I PHONE FIVE?
RIGHT NOW--
CROWDS ARE ALREADY WAITING ANXIOUSLY OUTSIDE THE APPLE STORE IN NEW YORK CITY.
THIS LINE IN MANHATTAN BEGAN FORMING THURSDAY MORNING, WHICH MEANS THE FIRST PEOPLE HERE WILL HAVE WAITED FOR EIGHT DAYS BY THE TIME THEY TOUCH THE "I-PHONE 5."
IT HIT STORES FRIDAY--
ONLINE PRE-ORDERS TOPPED 2-MILLION IN JUST 24 HOURS.
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"THE VOICE" IS GETTING A NEW FACE.
IN FACT, THE HIT N-B-C SERIES IS GETTING TWO NEW FACES.
WHEN IT RETURNS FOR ITS SPRING EDITION, "THE VOICE" WILL INCLUDE LATIN SINGER SHAKIRA AND "R AND B" SUPERSTAR USHER AS TWO NEW CELEBRITY MUSICIAN COACHES.
CHRISTINA AGUILERA AND CEELO GREEN WILL BE TAKING THE SHOW'S NEXT CYCLE OFF TO FULFILL OTHER COMMITMENTS, BUT N-B-C SAYS THEY WILL RETURN NEXT YEAR.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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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.
Often times around Southwest Florida, wind direction is a critical player in determining how our weather unfolds each day. Today looks like one of those days when a change in wind direction will lead to some considerable changes in our weather starting today.
Winds have now started shifting from the southeast to the southwest, which will open the door for higher rain chances over the next couple days.
The rain will also get an earlier start both today and Wednesday, so look for scattered showers to develop during the early morning, moving from the coast and spreading inland. As we progress through the morning , the showers will likely increase in coverage and intensity. It looks as though the prime time for rain today for most of us will be during the middle of the day from the late morning through the early afternoon.
Much of the rain will build inland later in the day, but we'll also be watching for the possibility of more storms rolling in from the northwest this evening or tonight. The bottom line is today will be one of those days where the air unsettled and moist enough that we can't promise any part of the day will be completely dry.
Even through the overnight we'll see the potential for some isolated rain and rumbles of thunder, and by Wednesday morning showers will again start moving in off the gulf.
Not only will we see a change in wind direction over the next couple days, but we'll also notice a change in wind speed. Winds will ramp up a bit during the day, making our weather a little breezy. Look for wind gusts to peak near 20-25 mph.
By Thursday rain coverage will start to drop a little, but there will still be some scattered showers around, primarily during the afternoon.
The threat of scattered late-day showers and storms continues Friday and into 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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IT'S A PROBLEM EASY TO SEE….IF KIDS CAN'T SEE, THEY CAN'T LEARN…BUT FIXING THAT PROBLEM CAN BE EXPENSIVE… HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS… A PRICE THAT NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD.
BUT TODAY, 100 UNDERPREIVLEDGED CHILDREN FROM GOLDEN GATE MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL GO HOME SEEING LIFE A LITTLE MORE CLEARLY…WITH A NEW SET OF EYES…AND IT WON'T COST THEM A DIME.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE AT THE NAPLES CHILDREN AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION OFFICES IN NAPLES WHERE THE GLASSES ARE PACKED UP-- READY TO BE DELIVERED TO THEIR NEW OWNERS.
GOOD MORNING, DANIELLE.
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\-I WANT TO DO SOMETHING WITH THE CAMERA TO SHOW VIEWERS WHAT IT'S LIKE TO NOT SEE CLEARLY.
-SHOW GLASSES
-STUDENTS WILL GO HOME WITH TWO PAIRS EACH! ONE FOR SCHOOL AND ONE FOR HOME.
-FUNDED COMPLETELY BY THE NAPLES CHILDREN AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION…FOUNDERS OF THE NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
-NCEF RAISED $750,000 TO FUND VISION SCREENINGS AND EYE CARE FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S NEEDIEST CHILDREN.
- INTV WITH KELLY. ***SUPER HER KELLY HAYNES/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FLORIDA'S VISION QUEST*****
-AT 9:30 THIS MORNING 100 STUDENTS WILL HOLD THEIR NEW GLASSES AND SIMULTANEOUSLY PUT ON THEIR NEW PERSCRIPTION EYEGLASSES AND DISCOVER WHAT IT'S LIKE TO SEE CLEARLY.
LIVE IN NAPLES, DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC-2.
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ANCHORS PUT YOUR GLASSES ON:
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS MEAGHAN TILTON 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!
MEAGHAN - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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THEY SHOWED UP TO HAVE SEX WITH CHILDREN.THEY ENDED UP IN JAIL.
THE DRAMATIC TAKE DOWN OF THREE MEN IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DURING A SEX STING OPERATION.
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DRAMATIC DEVELOPMENTS IN AFGHANISTAN THIS MORNING:
THE U-S HAS STOPPED WORKING WITH THE COUNTRY'S MILITARY AFTER A DOZEN PEOPLE DIE IN A SUICIDE BOMBING.
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THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH.
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
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THE BIG LOCAL STORY TODAY --
AN UNDERCOVER CHILD SEX STING OPERATION,
AND THREE LOCAL MEN ARE UNDER ARREST.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH LIVE IN FRONT OF THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, WHICH HELPED WITH THE BUST, CLIFTON.
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43 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF SOLICITATION FOR SEX WITH CHILDREN IN MANATEE COUNTY OVER THE PAST WEEK.
THREE OF THEM FROM OUR AREA.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE SUSPECTS WENT TO A HOME, BELIEVING THEY WERE MEETING UP WITH A JUVENILE FOR A SEXUAL ENCOUNTER.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO FROM YOU-TUBE.
THIS IS VIDEO OF THE ACTUAL STING WHERE THE MEN WERE ARRESTED.
AND THIS WAS MUCH LIKE TO CATCH A PREDITOR.
INVESTIGATORS WENT UNDERCOVER IN ONLINE CHATROOMS, SETTING UP THESE ENCOUNTERS WITH ADULTS WHO THOUGHT THEY WERE MEETING UP WITH CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14.
TWO OF THE MEN WERE FROM COLLIER COUNTY.
THEY ARE 22-YEAR-OLD ERIC BAUM OF NAPLES.
AND 20-YEAR-OLD TYRONE SHERFIELD.
THE OTHER IS FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
HE IS 27-YEAR-OLD GARY CRISTINA OF PORT CHARLOTTE.
TWO OF THE MEN WERE FROM COLLIER COUNTY.
THEY ARE 22-YEAR-OLD ERIC BAUM OF NAPLES.
AND 20-YEAR-OLD TYRONE SHERFIELD.
THE OTHER IS FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
HE IS 27-YEAR-OLD GARY CRISTINA OF PORT CHARLOTTE.
THIS UNDERCOVER SEX STING STARTED SEPTEMBER 10TH AND ENDED YESTERDAY.
WE KNOW THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ALSO HELPED WITH THE BUST.
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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.
Often times around Southwest Florida, wind direction is a critical player in determining how our weather unfolds each day. Today looks like one of those days when a change in wind direction will lead to some considerable changes in our weather starting today.
Winds have now started shifting from the southeast to the southwest, which will open the door for higher rain chances over the next couple days.
The rain will also get an earlier start both today and Wednesday, so look for scattered showers to develop during the early morning, moving from the coast and spreading inland. As we progress through the morning , the showers will likely increase in coverage and intensity. It looks as though the prime time for rain today for most of us will be during the middle of the day from the late morning through the early afternoon.
Much of the rain will build inland later in the day, but we'll also be watching for the possibility of more storms rolling in from the northwest this evening or tonight. The bottom line is today will be one of those days where the air unsettled and moist enough that we can't promise any part of the day will be completely dry.
Even through the overnight we'll see the potential for some isolated rain and rumbles of thunder, and by Wednesday morning showers will again start moving in off the gulf.
Not only will we see a change in wind direction over the next couple days, but we'll also notice a change in wind speed. Winds will ramp up a bit during the day, making our weather a little breezy. Look for wind gusts to peak near 20-25 mph.
By Thursday rain coverage will start to drop a little, but there will still be some scattered showers around, primarily during the afternoon.
The threat of scattered late-day showers and storms continues Friday and into 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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RIGHT NOW SOME BREAKING NEW FROM THE ROYAL PHOTO SCANDAL-- INVOLVING TOPLESS PICTURES OF PRINCESS KATE.
A FRENCH COURT HAS ORDERED FRENCH MAGAZINE "CLOSER" TO HAND OVER TOPLESS PHOTOS OF UK'S KATE WITHIN 24 HOURS.
THE FAMILY'S LEGAL TEAM ARGUES KATE'S PRIVACY WAS VIOLATED.
THE PHOTOS WERE SNAPPED WHEN THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE AND HUSBAND PRICE WILLIAM WERE ON VACATION.
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THIS MORNING THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL EFFORT IS SCRAMBLING TO EXPLAIN A NEW VIDEO OF MITT ROMNEY
APPARENTLY SPEAKING TO A CLOSED MEETING OF WEALTHY DONORS.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN OUR NEWSROOM WITH ROMNEY'S RESPONSE THIS MORNING--
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ROMNEY STANDS BY HIS COMMENTS THAT HE MADE DURING A FUND RAISER IN BOCA RATON, FLORIDA.
THE VIDEO CLIPS WERE POSTED BY THE WEBSITE, MOTHER JONES.
IT SHOWS ROMNEY DESCRIBING MANY OBAMA SUPPORTERS IN UNFLATTERING TERMS, SAYING ALMOST HALF OF ALL AMERICANS BELIEVE THEY ARE VICTIMS AND
ENTITLED TO GOVERNMENT SUPPORT AND WILL VOTE FOR OBAMA NO MATTER WHAT.
LAST NIGHT DURING A PRESS CONFERENCE, ROMNEY STOOD BY WHAT HE SAID BUT ADMITTED HE COULD HAVE SAID IT DIFFERENTLY.
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SOT Romney
"it's not elegantly stated. let me put it that way. / of course,
individuals are going to take responsiblity for their life. and my campaign
is about helping people to take more responsiblity and becoming employed
again."
OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN MANAGER SAYS IN A STATEMENT:
"IT'S SHOCKING THAT A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
WOULD GO BEHIND CLOSED DOORS AND DECLARE TO A GROUP OF WEALTHY DONORS THAT
HALF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE VIEW THEMSELVES AS 'VICTIMS,' ENTITLED TO HANDOUTS,
AND ARE UNWILLING TO TAKE 'PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY' FOR THEIR LIVES."
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MITT ROMNEY SAYS HE HOPES ALL OF HIS REMARKS FROM PRIVATE FUNDRAISER WOULD BE RELEASED, NOT JUST A PORTION.
MOTHER JONES SAYS THE PERSON WHO SHOT THE VIDEO DOES NOT WORK
FOR THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN OR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM.
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
NBC.2
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BREAKING OVERSEAS--
A DOZEN PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED IN A SUICIDE ATTACK IN THE AFGHAN CAPITAL OF KABUL.
POLICE SAY A WOMAN SUICIDE BOMBER RAMMED HER CAR PACKED WITH EXPLOSIVES INTO A MINIBUS CARRYING FOREIGN NATIONALS WHO WORK FOR AN AVIATION COMPANY AT KABUL'S AIRPORT.
A MILITANT GROUP SAYS TUESDAY'S ATTACK WAS RETALIATION FOR AN ANTI-ISLAM FILM THAT RIDICULES THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD.
RIGHT NOW-- THE U-S HAS STOPPED WORKING WITH THE COUNTRY'S MILITARY.
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AN INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY IN NEW JERSEY-- AFTER A FORT MYERS RESIDENT WAS FOUND BRUTALLY MURDERED.
INVESTIGATORS SAY BARBARA VERNIERI WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE THE HOME AFTER SOMEONE SET IT ON FIRE.
BUT THE MEDICAL EXAMINER DETERMINED THE 70 YEAR OLDS CAUSE OF DEATH WAS BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO HER HEAD AND UPPER BODY.
INVESTIGATORS THINK WHOEVER DID THIS THEN TORCHED THE HOUSE TO COVER UP THE CRIME.
THEY ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THE SUSPECT.
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FORT MYERS POLICE ARE TRYING TO SOLVE THE CITY'S 17TH HOMICIDE OF THE YEAR.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, SOMEONE SHOT 19 YEAR-OLD DAMARQUIS BLANKS ON LANTANA STREET IN DUNBAR.
TODAY WE LEARNED HE DIED.
CHIEF DOUG BAKER TELLS US THERE'S A SUSPECT, BUT THEY NEED MORE EVIDENCE TO MAKE AN ARREST.
AND THAT'S THE CASE FOR MOST OF THE CITY'S HOMICIDES.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, CALL THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT OR CRIMESTOPPERS.
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THERE'S A NEW PUSH AT FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY FOR STUDENTS TO CARRY CONCEALED ON CAMPUS.
IT'S PART OF A NATIONAL EFFORT CALLED. 'STUDENTS FOR CONCEALED CARRY.'
A GROUP OF STUDENTS AT F-G-C-U ARE TRYING TO START A LOCAL CHAPTER.
THEY WANT TO LEGALIZE CONCEALED CARRY ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES, BUT ONLY FOR GUN OWNERS WITH LICENSES.
IN FLORIDA - GUNS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN PLACES LIKE COURTHOUSES, POLICE STATIONS, SCHOOLS. INCLUDING ON COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES.
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We want to educate people and to legalize concealed carry on campus.
I think it's necessary for everyone's self defense and safety on campus.
THE UNIVERSITY WOULD NOT COMMENT ABOUT THE GROUP SINCE IT'S NOT A REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATION.
THE GROUP PLANS TO REGISTER FRIDAY. AND LATER CONTACT LAWMAKERS.
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ARE YOU A FREQUENT FLYER THAT ENJOYS REWARD POINTS?
TWO AIRLINES ARE LETTING YOU DOUBLE UP!
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND AIRTRAN, ARE OFFERING UP DOUBLE FREQUENT-FLIER POINTS FOR TRAVEL BOOKED AND COMPLETED THIS FALL.
DOUBLE POINTS WITH SOUTHWEST WILL REQUIRE PRE-TRAVEL REGISTRATION. AND WILL COVER FLIGHTS BOOKED AND FLOWN BETWEEN LAST THURSDAY---SEPTEMBER 13TH--- AND NOVEMBER 15TH.
AS FOR AIRTRAN, FLIGHTS MUST BE BOOKED AND TRAVELED BY NOVEMBER 14TH.
WANT TRIPLE POINTS?
BOOK AND TRAVEL AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT WITH AIRTRAN DURING THE SAME PERIOD.
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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.
Often times around Southwest Florida, wind direction is a critical player in determining how our weather unfolds each day. Today looks like one of those days when a change in wind direction will lead to some considerable changes in our weather starting today.
Winds have now started shifting from the southeast to the southwest, which will open the door for higher rain chances over the next couple days.
The rain will also get an earlier start both today and Wednesday, so look for scattered showers to develop during the early morning, moving from the coast and spreading inland. As we progress through the morning , the showers will likely increase in coverage and intensity. It looks as though the prime time for rain today for most of us will be during the middle of the day from the late morning through the early afternoon.
Much of the rain will build inland later in the day, but we'll also be watching for the possibility of more storms rolling in from the northwest this evening or tonight. The bottom line is today will be one of those days where the air unsettled and moist enough that we can't promise any part of the day will be completely dry.
Even through the overnight we'll see the potential for some isolated rain and rumbles of thunder, and by Wednesday morning showers will again start moving in off the gulf.
Not only will we see a change in wind direction over the next couple days, but we'll also notice a change in wind speed. Winds will ramp up a bit during the day, making our weather a little breezy. Look for wind gusts to peak near 20-25 mph.
By Thursday rain coverage will start to drop a little, but there will still be some scattered showers around, primarily during the afternoon.
The threat of scattered late-day showers and storms continues Friday and into 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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RIGHT NOW--
CREWS ARE DREDGING SHALLOW WATER OFF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF FORT MYERS BEACH.
USING A GRANT FROM THE WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT, FORT MYERS BEACH HIRED CREWS TO CREATE A NEW CHANNEL.
SOME BOATERS SAY THE LAGUNA SHORES PROJECT SHOULD HELP THEM NAVIGATE THERE.
THE OLD CHANNEL GETS AS SHALLOW AS JUST TWO TO THREE FEET DEEP.
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by putting this channel through, it's going to make really nice access to get back through not just for the people that fish there but for the people that live there to be able to get in and out
MEANTIME, SOME ARE CALLING FOR MORE DREDGING, AT BIG CARLOS PASS.
THE TIP OF LOVER'S KEY STATE PARK IS ALSO FILLING IN WITH SAND.
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SAYS THE TOWN MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMERGENCY FUNDS TO COVER SOME OF THE COST.
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HAPPENING TODAY--
Q-SYMIA A NEW WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
THE F-D-A APPROVED QSYMIA BACK IN JULY.
PATIENTS IN CLINICAL TRIALS LOST AN AVERAGE OF 23 POUNDS.
SOME CONSUMER ADVOCATES ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE DRUG'S SIDE EFFECTS--
WHICH INCLUDE AN INCREASED HEART RATE, HYPERVENTILATION, FATIGUE AND ANOREXIA.
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A NEW STUDY OUT MAY HELP PREVENT THE DEATH OF RUNNERS AFTER THEY PARTICIPATE IN MARATHONS.
RESEARCHERS SAY MOST SUDDEN CARDIAC EVENTS OCCUR NEAR THE END OF THE RACE. AND PATIENTS WERE MORE LIKELY TO SURVIVE WHEN AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR WAS AVAILABLE.
THEY ADD RACE MEDICAL STAFF NEED TO BE PROPERLY TRAINED FOR THESE EMERGENCIES AND A-E-D'S SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE RACE COURSE. ESPECIALLY IN THE LAST FOUR MILES.
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NEW AUDIO RECORDINGS RELEASED FOLLOWING SOME TENSE MOMENTS AT J-F-K AIRPORT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
SECURITY CREWS SCRAMBLED TO SEARCH TWO PLANES AFTER THREATS WERE MADE IN AN ANONYMOUS PHONE CALL.
AND THE PILOT OF ONE OF THE PLANES DEMANDED TO KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON.
CONTROL: I don't have a thing at this moment except that you and the aircraft beside you need to wait in that area.
PILOT: Okay. We're surrounded by emergency vehicles. There's a reason for this. Somebody's got to give us the reason or we're going to evacuate the aircraft. You got 60 seconds.
CONTROL: We have the information. Can you possibly call?
PILOT: Negative. I would demand the information right now over a frequency.
THE PORT AUTHORITY SAYS IT RECEIVED THREATS REGARDING "FINNAIR FLIGHT 5" FROM HELSINKI AND "AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 124" FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
THE THREATS WERE MADE WHILE THE PLANES WERE IN THE AIR, WITH THE CALLER CLAIMING HIJACKERS WERE HIDING IN THE "WHEEL WELL" OF THE AIRCRAFT.
THE PLANES LANDED SAFELY, AND WERE SEARCHED, AND NO EXPLOSIVES WERE FOUND.
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OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST SHAUN WHITE FACES CHARGES IN NASHVILLE.
THE SNOWBOARDER, SPORTING A BLACK EYE IN HIS MUG SHOT, IS CHARGED WITH VANDALISM AND PUBLIC INTOXICATION.
HE'S ACCUSED OF PULLING A FIRE ALARM AT THE HOTEL WHERE HE WAS A GUEST EARLY SUNDAY, FORCING AN EVACUATION.
HE IS ALSO CHARGED WITH BREAKING A HOTEL PHONE.
WHITE WAS APPARENTLY INJURED RUNNING FROM THE SCENE, AND WAS TREATED AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL.
A HEARING IS SET FOR OCTOBER TENTH.
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THEY ARE FEATURED ON TV, IN THE MOVIES, EVEN THE CDC HAS RELEASED TONGUE-IN-CHEEK INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO HANDLE A ZOMBIE INVASION.
NOW A NEW STORE IN PENNSYLVANIA IS PROMISING TO HELP YOU BE READY FOR THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE.
HERE AT THE SHOP IN LEBANON COUNTY--- CUSTOMERS FIND A WIDE SELECTION OF ITEMS.
FROM LONG TERM STORAGE FOOD. TO WEAPONS--
INCLUDING CROSS BOWS. KNIVES. WATER BRICKS AND OF COURSE-- ZOMBIE PEPPER SPRAY.
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GET THE PARTY STARTED.
SUPERSTAR SINGER PINK ROCKS THE PLAZA WITH A LIVE CONCERT ON THE TODAY SHOW THIS MORNING.
i think your just to serous--blow me one last kiss--i think you full of it blow me one last kiss--just I cant go wrong I had a day-- you had a day.--
RIGHT NOW--
REHEARSALS ARE UNDERWAY.
HER NEW ALBUM CALLED THE 'THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE' HITS STORES TODAY.
CATCH PINK LIVE RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2 AFTER NEWS TODAY.
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HAVE YOU EVER LOST SOMETHING SO SENTIMENTAL AND NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD GET IT BACK?
WELL THREE YEARS AGO-- A LITTLE BOY FROM NEBRASKA LOST HIS STUFFED BLUE MONKEY ON A TRIP TO COLORADO--
AND AFTER CONTINUALLY SEARCHING--- MOM FINDS IT ON ON EBAY IN FLORIDA--
AND THE TWO ARE REUNITED.
you remember when ---
NO WORD ON HOW IT GOT TO OUR STATE.
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TIME NOW IS--
JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES.
PLUS-- A FINAL CHECK OF YOUR NBC-2 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S AND A CHECK OF THE ROADS.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Often times around Southwest Florida, wind direction is a critical player in determining how our weather unfolds each day. Today looks like one of those days when a change in wind direction will lead to some considerable changes in our weather starting today.
Winds have now started shifting from the southeast to the southwest, which will open the door for higher rain chances over the next couple days.
The rain will also get an earlier start both today and Wednesday, so look for scattered showers to develop during the early morning, moving from the coast and spreading inland. As we progress through the morning , the showers will likely increase in coverage and intensity. It looks as though the prime time for rain today for most of us will be during the middle of the day from the late morning through the early afternoon.
Much of the rain will build inland later in the day, but we'll also be watching for the possibility of more storms rolling in from the northwest this evening or tonight. The bottom line is today will be one of those days where the air unsettled and moist enough that we can't promise any part of the day will be completely dry.
Even through the overnight we'll see the potential for some isolated rain and rumbles of thunder, and by Wednesday morning showers will again start moving in off the gulf.
Not only will we see a change in wind direction over the next couple days, but we'll also notice a change in wind speed. Winds will ramp up a bit during the day, making our weather a little breezy. Look for wind gusts to peak near 20-25 mph.
By Thursday rain coverage will start to drop a little, but there will still be some scattered showers around, primarily during the afternoon.
The threat of scattered late-day showers and storms continues Friday and into 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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LET'S GET YOU CAUGHT UP TO SPEED ON THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
AN UNDERCOVER SEX STING BUSTS THREE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MEN.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS YOU TUBE VIDEO OF "OPERATION GREEN SHEPARD IN MANATEE COUNTY.
43 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF SOLICITATION FOR SEX WITH CHILDREN.
TWO OF THEM ARE FROM COLLIER COUNTY AND ONE IS FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
WE'RE TOLD THE SUSPECTS WENT TO THE HOME BELIEVING THEY WERE MEETING TO HAVE SEX WITH A CHILD.
THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ALSO HELPED WITH THE BUST.
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REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE MITT ROMNEY IS MAKING NO APOLOGY FOR A VIDEO THAT SURFACED SHOWING ROMNEY TELLING WEALTHY DONORS ALMOST HALF OF ALL AMERICANS QUOTE "BELIEVE THEY ARE VICTIMS" ENTITLED TO EXTENSIVE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT.
WE'RE TOLD THE LIBERAL MAGAZINE "MOTHER JONES" RECORDED THE VIDEO DURING A PRIVATE FUNDRAISER.
IN THE VIDEO, ROMNEY SAYS QUOTE "HIS JOB IS NOT TO WORRY ABOUT THOSE PEOPLE".
THIS MORNING, ROMNEY SAID HIS COMMENTS WEREN'T ELEGANTLY STATED AND THEY WERE SPOKEN OFF THE CUFF.
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AN AFGHAN INSURGENT GROUP SAYS IT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A SUICIDE ATTACK ON A MINIBUS THAT KILLED AT LEAST A DOZEN PEOPLE NEAR THE KABUL AIRPORT TODAY.
THE GROUP SAYS THE ATTACK WAS LAUNCHED IN RETALIATION TO A FILM THAT MOCKS THE PROPHET MOHAMMAD.
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LEON PANETTA SAID TODAY THESE ATTACKS SHOULD NOT BE SEEN AS A SIGN THE TALIBAN IS REGAINING STRENGTH.
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THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THE SUSPECT WHO POLICE SAY BRUTALLY MURDERED A LONG-TIME SEASONAL RESIDENT OF FORT MYERS. AT HER HOME IN NEW JERSEY.
INVESTIGATIORS SAY BARBARA VERNIERI WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE HER HOME AFTER SOMEONE SET IT ON FIRE.
BUT THE MEDICAL EXAMINER DETERMINED THE 70 YEAR OLD DIED FROM BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO HER HEAD AND UPPER BODY.
INVESTIGATORS THINK WHOEVER DID THIS THEN TORCHED THE HOUSE TO COVER UP THE CRIME.
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FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THEY NEED THE PUBLIC'S HELP WITH AN INVESTIGATION INTO A DEADLY SHOOTING.
IT'S THE 17-TH MURDER OF THE YEAR.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. SOMEONE SHOT 19 YEAR-OLD DAMARQUIS BLANKS ON LANTANA STREET IN DUNBAR.
HE DIED A FEW DAYS LATER.
WE'RE TOLD THERE'S A SUSPECT. BUT INVESTIGATORS NEED MORE EVIDENCE TO MAKE AN ARREST.
THEY'RE ASKING WITNESSES TO COME FORWARD.
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THE CHICAGO TEACHER'S UNION BOARD OF DELEGATES PLANS TO MEET TODAY TO DECIDE WHETHER TO VOTE ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S LATEST CONTRACT OFFER.
THIS MORNING THOUGH. TEACHERS ARE STILL ON STRIKE, AND THAT MEANS DAY NUMBER EIGHT FOR SOME 350-THOUSAND STUDENTS STAYING AT HOME.
CHICAGO MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL SAYS THE STRIKE IS ILLEGAL AND HAD CITY ATTORNEYS FILE AN INJUNCTION TO FORCE TEACHERS BACK TO WORK.
A HEARING IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY.
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JUST WITHIN THE LAST 30 MINUTES -- NBC-2 HAS LEARNED A FRENCH COURT HAS ORDERED A MAGAZINE TO HAND OVER TOPLESS PHOTOS OF THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE.
THE MAGAZINE "CLOSER" HAS 24 HOURS TO TURN IN *ALL DIGITAL PICTURES OF KATE.
LAWYERS FOR PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE SAY THEY WERE SHARING A PRIVATE MOMENT ON VACATION,
WHEN A PHOTOGRAPHER SNAPPED THE PHOTOS.
THIS IS NEW VIDEO OF THE ROYAL COUPLE THIS MORNING AS THEY LEAVE THE SOLOMON ISLANDS.
THIS COURT RULING *ONLY AFFECTS THE FRENCH PUBLISHER.
PICTURES HAVE ALSO BEEN PUBLISHED IN IRELAND AND ITALY.
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HAPPENING THIS MORNING--
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT WILSON BRADSHAW IS EXPECTED TO UPDATE THE SCHOOL'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES TODAY ON THE IMPACT OF THE BUDGET SHORTFALL.
EARLIER THIS YEAR THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS DECIDED TO CAP THE UNIVERSITY'S TUITION HIKE AT 12 PERCENT, INSTEAD OF THE 15 PERCENT REQUESTED BY F-G-C-U.
ACCORDING TO OUR NEWS PARTNERS, THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS, THE UNIVERSITY HAD TO ELIMINATE NEARLY 90 EMPLOYEES DUE TO THE 6 hundred 50-THOUSAND DOLLAR BUDGET SHORTFALL.
THEY ALSO REDUCED THE NUMBER OF COURSE SECTIONS OFFERED AND INCREASED CLASS SIZES.
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A GROUP OF STUDENTS AT FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY WANTS STUDENTS TO BE ABLE TO CARRY CONCEALED WEAPONS ON CAMPUS, WITH A PERMIT.
IT'S PART OF A NATIONAL EFFORT CALLED. 'STUDENTS FOR CONCEALED CARRY.'
THE STUDENTS ARE TRYING TO START A LOCAL CHAPTER.
THE UNIVERSITY WOULD NOT COMMENT ABOUT THE GROUP SINCE IT'S NOT A REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATION.
THE GROUP PLANS TO REGISTER FRIDAY. AND LATER CONTACT LAWMAKERS.
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100 STUDENTS AT GOLDEN GATE MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL BE ABLE TO SEE A LITTLE CLEARER THIS MORNING.
THE NAPLES CHILDREN AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION RAISED 750-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FUND VISION SCREENINGS AND EYE CARE FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHILDREN.
AT 9:30 THIS MORNING, THE KIDS WILL GET TWO NEW PAIRS OF GLASSES ALL FOR FREE.
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