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LEADERS IN LEE COUNTY LOOK TO BOOST TOURISM.
THEY TURN TO LOCAL FARMS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.
WE'RE LIVE IN THIRTY SECONDS WITH HOW RESTAURANTS COME INTO PLAY.
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FIVE YEARS IN THE MAKING,
THE NEW V-A CLINIC IN LEE COUNTY IS JUST ABOUT COMPLETE!
LIVE IN TWO MINUTES,
WE'RE TAKING A TOUR INSIDE.
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AND BACK TO NORMAL NOW?
NO MORE REPLACEMENT REFS,
JUST IN TIME FOR TONIGHT'S NFL ACTION.
WE'LL BREAK DOWN THE NEW CONTRACT.
THE NEWS AT NOON STARTS NOW!
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HELLO EVERYONE.
I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
I'M NICK CILETTI.
A TEEN IN EAST LEE COUNTY IS IN JAIL AT NOON.
DEPUTIES SAY HE TOOK A LOADED GUN TO HIS HIGH SCHOOL.
YESTERDAY DEPUTIES FOUND A LOADED GUN INSIDE 18 YEAR OLD MARCUS BURGER'S BACK PACK.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY HAVE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO OF BURGER BRINGING THE BAG TO SCHOOL.
WE'RE TOLD A STUDENT TOLD SCHOOL LEADERS ABOUT THE BAG.
BURGER IS CHARGED WITH POSESSION OF A FIRE ARM ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
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LEE COUNTY IS TRYING SOMETHING NEW TO PROMOTE LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND FOOD PRODUCERS.
STARTING OCTOBER 5TH,
THEY'LL BE HOSTING THE FIRST 'BEACHES OF FORT MYERS & SANIBEL RESTAURANT WEEK'.
NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS AT RABBIT RUN FARM IN THE BUCKINGHAM AREA.
HE JUST GOT A TOUR.
CLIFTON, THE GOAL IS TO HELP FARMERS AS WELL AS RESTAURANTS THROUGH TOURISM.
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WE DON'T NORMALLY THINK ABOUT RESTAURANTS HELPING THESE LOCAL FARMS. BUT MANY OF THEM BUY LOCALY GROWN FOOD.
RABBIT RUN FARM HERE GROWS EVERYTHING FROM RADISHES TO STRAWBERRIES.
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THIS RESTAURANT WEEK WILL HIGHLIGHT THAT FOOD AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT LEE COUNTY.
IT'S A 10 DAY EVENT.
RESTAURANTS WILL HAVE A DESIGNATED MENU FOR THE EVENT THAT INCLUDES A SALAD, ENTRE AND DESSERT.
THE LEE COUNTY VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU HOPES THE EVENT WILL ATTRACT IN STATE TOURISTS.
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SOT:Tamara Pigott, Exec. Dir, Lee Co. Visitor and Convention Bureau ""We want to draw visitors in this time of year, fall is our slowest time of year. We want to entice people to our destination with these delightful food opportunities."
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SO FAR THERE ARE 29 RESTAURANTS ON BOARD WITH THIS EVENT.
THERE WILL ALSO BE TICKETED EVENTS LIKE A TOUR OF RABBIT RUN FARM HERE.
TO FIND OUT WHAT RESTAURANTS ARE PARTICIPATING AND TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RESTAURANT
WEEK, VISIT OUR WEBSITE, NBC-2.COM.
JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
LIVE IN LEE COUNTY, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2.
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THANKS CLIFTON.
ALMOST THERE!
THE NEW V-A CLINIC IN LEE COUNTY SETS AN OPENING DATE THIS AFTERNOON.
CREWS ARE PUTTING THE FINISHING TOUCHES ON THE MULTI MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT OFF DIPLOMAT PARKWAY.
NEW AT NOON NBC2 TAKES YOU INSIDE THE CLINIC.
OUR STEVE CAMPION SPENT THE MORNING TOURING THE FACILITY.
STEVE, FIRST IMPRESSION?
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WOW, YOU CAN'T HELP BUT BE TAKEN BACK BY THE SHEER SIZE OF THIS CLINIC.
THE DREAM TO BUILD THIS 220,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY TOOK ALMOST 5 YEARS.
YOU CAN SEE HOW CLOSE IT IS FROM OPENING ITS DOOSR.
HERE IN THE LOBBY THE FURNITURE IS BEING PUT IN PLACE AND NOW THE DAY IS SET TO WELCOME THE CLINIC'S FIRST PATIENTS -- MONDAY DECEMBER 17.
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THIS MORNING, WE GOT A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT ALL FOUR FLOORS OF THIS OUTPATIENT CLINIC.
ON THE SECOND FLOOR, THE OPERATING ROOMS AND DENTAL CLINIC TAKE SHAPE WITH NEW STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT.
ON THE THIRD FLOOR, THERE IS PRIMARY CARE SPACE AND A SPECIAL WOMEN'S CLINICS.
AND ONE FLOOR ABOVE THAT -- IS THE MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC.
VA LEADERS TELL US THIS INVESTMENT REPRESENTS THEIR COMMITMENT TO MAKE SURE EVERY VETERAN GETS THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE.
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Suzanne Klinker, Bay Pines VA Healthcare System Director
"we are here to provide veterans with the care they deserve. High value care in a beautiful facility. A very healing environment."
THE PRICE TAG FOR JUST THE BUILDING ALONE IS AROUND 60 MILLION DOLLARS.
THAT DOESN'T INCLUDE THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SPENT ON MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
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NOW VA REPRESENTATIVES TELL US THEIR GOAL WAS TO CREATE A WELCOMING SPACE FOR INJURED VETS.
THEY EXPLAIN THEY'LL BE HIRING 70 MORE PEOPLE TO FULLY STAFF THIS CLINIC -- FROM CLERKS TO DOCTORS.
CITY LEADERS IN CAPE CORAL HOPE THE CLINIC WILL BRING MORE PEOPLE INTO THIS AREA AND BE A BOOM FOR BUSINESS.
LIVE IN CAPE CORAL, STEVE CAMPION, NBC2
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THANKS STEVE.
TURNING TO THE GRIDIRON.
FOOTBALL FANS CAN BREATH A LITTLE EASIER THIS AFTERNOON.
THAT NFL LOCKOUT INVOLVING REFEREES IS OVER.
JUST IN TIME FOR TONIGHT'S GAME IN BALTIMORE.
STEPHANIE GOSK REPORTS.
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THE NEGOTIATIONS WENT LATE INTO THE NIGHT, JUST AN INDICATION OF JUST HOW MUCH PRESSURE THERE WAS ON THE LEAGUE AND THE OFFICIALS UNION TO STRIKE A DEAL.
THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPEN.
AND IT TURNS OUT THE OFFICIALS GOT ALMOST EVERY THING THEY WERE ASKING FOR.
T/ Peter King / NBC Sports
"The refs won because America realizes how good they are…
THE PENSION SCHEME WILL REMAIN MORE OR LESS THE SAME FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS.
THEY ALSO GET AN INCREASE IN SALARY FROM $125-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR TO $205 THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR.
Mike Lupica / Sports writer New York Daily News
"the owners and the commissioner remembered something this time. they work for the fans."
THEY WILL HAVE TO SUBMIT TO OFFICIALS TRAINING, WHICH IS ONE OF THE NFL'S STIPULATIONS.
NAT: "I don't like the way this game finished. I have a bad taste in my mouth "
AND THIS IS TENTATIVE UNTIL THE OFFICIALS UNION CAN VOTE ON IT ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
IT FOLLOWS THREE WEEKS OF MISCALLS, BAD CALLS, AND GENERAL CHAOS.
THE GOOD NEWS FOR PLAYERS COACHES AND FANS IS TONIGHT'S GAME, THE RAVENS AND THE BROWNS WILL BE OFFICIATED BY FULL TIME NFL REFEREES.
STEPHANIE GOSK NBC NEWS NEW YORK.
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AN AMBER ALERT HELPS RESCUE A 12-YEAR OLD GIRL WHO WAS ABDUCTED.
POLICE ARRESTED CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER TIMOTHY NEWMAN.
HIS FIRST COURT APPEARANCE IS TODAY.
THEY SAY HE TOOK 12-YEAR-OLD ABIGALE LEFEVERS.
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INVESTIGATORS SAY THE TWO WERE COMMUNICATING IN RECENT WEEKS.
THEY SAY THE ABIGIAL MAY HAVE RUN AWAY WITH HIM.
LAST NIGHT THE TWO WERE FOUND IN HALLANDALE BEACH FLORIDA.
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THE F-B-I SAYS ABIGAIL WAS FOUND IN A CAR WITH NEWMAN.
HER FATHER SAYS, SHE HAS HIS DEBIT CARD WITH HER. DEPUTIES USED THAT INFORMATION TO TRACK HER DOWN.
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I've cried for several days, I don't know -- my tear ducts are tied up -- but I'm excited, Abigaile -- I'm really excited for you to come back home and we're going to work through this, baby.
NEWMAN FACES CHILD ABDUCTION CHARGES IN NORTH CAROLINA.
NO WORD IF HE'LL FACE CHARGES IN OTHER STATES.
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HE ONCE WAS A TEACHERS AIDE IN LEE COUNTY.
NOW HE'LL SPEND THE NEXT 15 YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR HAVING CHILD PORN.
24-YEAR-OLD RYAN SCOTT NICHOLS PLEAD GUILTY BACK IN MAY.AND WAS SENTENCED THIS WEEK. AFTER POLICE ARRESTED HIM FOR SHARING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY WITH AN UNDERCOVER OFFICER OVER THE INTERNET.
MORE THAN THREE-THOUSAND IMAGES AND 100 VIDEOS WERE ON HIS COMPUTER AND PHONE.
NICHOLS WAS A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER IN HERNANDO COUNTY.
HE ALSO VOLUNTEERED WITH THE BIG BROTHER PROGRAM.
AND WORKED FIVE DAYS A WEEK AT COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
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ACCORDING TO COURT DOCUMENTS --
NICHOLS USED A PEER TO PEER NETWORK TO SHARE THE PORN WITH AN UNDERCOVER OFFICER.
HE'S NO LONGER TEACHING.
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A SHERIFF IN BROWARD COUNTY IS DEAD AFTER A MOTORCYCLE CRASH.
INVESTIGATORS SAY 47-YEAR-OLD CHRISTOPHER SCHAUB COLLIDED WITH A MERCEDES-BENZ LAST NIGHT IN POMPANO BEACH.
THE 22-YEAR VETERAN OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE WAS ON HIS POLICE MOTORCYCLE.
HIS SON TIMOTHY SCHAUB IS ALSO A DEPUTY IN BROWARD COUNTY.
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HAPPENING TODAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY,
THE ARMY FOCUSES ON SUICIDE AWARENESS.
IN A SERVICE-WIDE "STAND DOWN,"
THE ARMY HAS ORDERED SOLDIERS TO PUT ASIDE THEIR USUAL DUTIES.
THEY'LL SPEND THE DAY LEARNING ABOUT SUICIDIE PREVENTS
THE MILITARY STRUGGLES WITH A SPIKE IN THE NUMBER OF SELF-INFLICTED DEATHS THIS YEAR.
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MONEY IS COMING TO U-C DAVIS STUDENTS WHO WERE PEPPER SPRAYED BY POLICE.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA WILL PAY OUT 630-THOUSAND TO THE 21 STUDENTS.
HERE'S VIDEO OF THEIR PEACEFUL OCCUPY PROTEST LAST NOVEMBER.
EACH VICTIM WILL GET ABOUT 30 THOUSAND, AS WELL AS A A WRITTEN APOLOGY FROM THE UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR.
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THERE'S A LETTUCE RECALL FROM PUBLIX THIS AFTERNOON.
THE FOOD CHAIN IS RECALLING TEN OUNCE PLASTIC BAGS OF HEARTS OF ROMAINE AND CHOPPED HEARTS OF ROMAINE.
BOTH ARE PUBLIX BRAND.
THIS IS DUE TO LISTERIA CONCERNS.
THE BAGS WERE SHIPPED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 8TH AND THE 20TH.
YOU CAN RETURN THE LETTUCE TO PUBLIX FOR A FULL REFUND.
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STOCKS OPEN HIGHER AFTER FIVE STRAIGHT DECLINES FOR THE S&P 500 INDEX.
LOOKING LIVE AT THE BIG BOARD.
RIGHT NOW THE DOW ___.
YOUR MARKET WATCH UPDATE IS IN THREE MINUTES.
isn't it more fun interesting and exciting to believe this is by leonardo?
NOT ONE. BUT TWO MONA LISA'S?
LOTS OF DEBATE AS ANOTHER VERSION SURFACES.
DOES THE MOST FAMOUS PAINTING IN THE WORLD HAVE A TWIN?
JIM-
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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THE NEW BOOK BY *HARRY POTTER* AUTHOR J-K ROWLING GOES ON SALE TODAY.
'A CASUAL VACANCY' IS ROWLING'S FIRST BOOK FOR ADULTS.
IT'S ALSO HER FIRST WORK SINCE THE HARRY POTTER SERIES ENDED FIVE YEARS AGO.
MIXED REVIEWS FROM CRITICS TODAY.
'A CASUAL VACANCY' IS ABOUT THE DEATH OF A LOCAL-GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL.
IT INCLUDES REFERENCES TO DRUGS AND SEX.
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NBC2 ON PUMP PATROL THIS AFTERNOON.
DOWN A PENNY FROM OVERNIGHT.
EXPECT TO PAY 3-75 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-72 THIS AFTERNOON.
THE NATIONAL IS 3-80.
FOR THE BEST PRICES IN YOUR AREA CHECK OUT OUR PUMP PATROL PAGE 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.
"More Sunshine, Afternoon Showers"
Mid and high level cloudiness has been the dominant feature in our forecast the last couple of days, but as we ease into the weekend look for a bit more sunshine to return with each passing day.
A few clouds will continue to mix in with our sunshine throughout our Thursday, which will allow temperatures to climb up into the upper 80s to low 90s. We'll also be in more of a summertime pattern, where a few showers and storms will favor the afternoon and evening hours. With an easterly flow in place, downpours will remain close to the urban corridor.
Friday and into the weekend, expect a mix of sun and clouds, while most of the rain activity holds off until the afternoon. With a turn in our steering winds by Sunday off the Gulf of Mexico, a few mid morning showers can't be ruled out before they get pushed deeper inland by the afternoon.
Early next week, a cold front will stall across the Peninsula just to the north of the area. This will keep our weather pattern a bit unsettled as we kick off the month of October.
In the tropics, things are relatively quiet. The only storm brewing in the Atlantic Basin is Nadine as it remains 600 miles to the southwest of the Azores. Models are hinting at no tropical troubles at least for the next 5 to 7 days.
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COULD THE MONA LISA HAVE A YOUNGER FRESHER-LOOKING TWIN?
THE SECOND PAINTING -POSSIBLY PAINTED BY DAVINCI HAS BEEN HIDDEN IN A VAULT FOR HALF A CENTURY.
JEFFREY KOFMAN REPORTS.
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SCRIPT:
Could the most famous painting the in the world have a younger twin? Two
Mona's? You be the judge. That's the original on display in the Louvre in
Paris painted by the master Leonardo da Vinci in the early 1500's. And this
is the so-called Isleworth Mona Lisa, hidden a bank vault for half a century
it will be unveiled tomorrow its owners a Swiss consortium, say she too is
the real deal.
SOT - PROF ALEX NAGEL - ART HISTORIAN - NYU
I THINK GENERALLY PEOPLE WANT TO BELIEVE THESE THINGS. ISN'T IT MORE FUN
INTERESTING AND EXCITING TO BELIEVE THIS IS BY LEONARDO?
CLIP FROM "THE DA VINCI CODE"
TOM HANKS - HER SMILE IS IN THE LOWER SPATIAL FREQUENCIES.
Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code only added to the world's fascination with the
woman with the enigmatic smile. She is said to be the wife of a rich silk
merchant from Florence. At the time it was common to copy popular paintings.
The second Mona a bit younger a bit more of a smiley surfaced in 1914 here
in London, discovered by an art dealer. It was eventually bought by
American Henry Pulitzer who spent his life trying to prove he owned a da
Vinci. But there are a few problems. Leonardo painted on wood the Isleworth
Mona is on canvas.
SOT - PROF ALEX NAGEL - ART HISTORIAN - NYU
LEONARDO WORKED ON PANELS AND THE FACT THAT THIS PAINTING IS ON CANVAS MAKES
IT REALLY SUSPECT
An independent analysis will tell us if Mona Lisa has a twin or just an
admiring copy. For GMA JK ABCN LONDON
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AS A FORMER WAITER I LOVE THIS NEXT STORY!
HOW MUCH DO YOU TIP WHEN YOU'RE EATING AT A RESTARAUNT???
THERE'S NEW DEBATE ON WHETHER LEAVING 15 PERCENT OR 20 PERCENT IS THE RIGHT AMOUNT.
SOME WAITERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR EXAMPLE EXPECT MORE THAN 20 PERCENT.
IT'S NOT AS FAR-FETCHED AS YOU MIGHT THINK.
A NEW STUDY FINDS MORE THAN 30 PERCENT OF DINERS LEAVE THAT BIG OF A TIP!
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ALSO IN THE BIG APPLE,
IT'S CONSIDERED A DELICACY IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.
NOW HORSE MEAT COMES TO A NEW YORK RESTAURANT.
YOU'LL GET A CHANCE TO TRY HORSE TARTARE OR RAW HORSEMEAT IMPORTED FROM CANADA.
LAST YEAR, CONGRESS LIFTED A BAN ON THE SLAUGHTER OF HORSES IN THE U-S.
MANY AMERICANS CONSIDER HORSES TO BE PETS.
SOME EUROPEAN AND ASIAN COUNTRIES CONSIDER IT HIGH-END DINING.
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KEEP YOUR DATE BOOK OPEN IF YOU WANT TO CATCH A GREAT ROCK SHOW.
STEVIE NICKS IS PLAYING AT GERMAIN ARENA TONIGHT.
THE FORMER FRONTWOMAN OF FLEETWOOD MAC WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT SEVEN-30 FOR THE 'IN YOUR DREAMS' TOUR.
TICKETS RANGE FROM 35 TO 150 DOLLARS AND ARE TILL AVAILABLE.
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CAN YOU BELIEVE GOOGLE TURNS 14 TODAY?
TO CELEBRATE YOU CAN CHECK OUT ITS NEW UNDERWATER EXPLORATION MAPS.
PANORAMIC IMAGES OF CORAL REEFS CAN NOW BE SEEN ON GOOGLE MAPS STREET VIEW SERVICE.
THE PICTURES WERE GATHERED BY CATLIN SEAVIEW SURVEY,
A PROJECT STUDYING THE HEALTH OF THE WORLD'S REEFS.
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YOUR TIME NOW __.
LISTEN TO THIS.
BEARD BEER?
IT'S NO SLIP OF THE TONGUE.
I don't know what I thought about it I said, whatever, you know
IN THREE MINUTES,
A MAN'S FACIAL HAIR BECOMES THE NOT-SO-SECRET INGREDIENT AT AN OREGON BREWERY.
THIS IS THE NEWS AT NOON ON NBC2.
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WELCOME BACK.
YOUR TIME NOW __.
A BREWERY IS OREGON IS THROWING THE RULEBOOK OUT THE WINDOW.
THEIR NEW BLEND IS RAISING EYEBROWS *AND BEARDS.
NICOLE DOLL EXPLAINS.
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--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --
AT THE ROGUE ALES BREWERY IN NEWPORT A BRIGADE OF BOTTLES ARE LINED UP TO BE FILLED, LABELED THEN READY TO SHIP. ON A RECENT DAY IT WAS THEIR MOST POPULAR BREW "DEAD GUY ALE". THE MISCHIEVOUS NAMES OF THEIR HANDCRAFTED ALES SUGGEST THAT AT ROGUE IRREVERENCE IS INTOXICATING.
"Things that we think are fun, you know tongue in cheek."
BUT WHAT'S BREWING NOW IS TRULY CHEEKY.
"This wasn't really my idea, but "
ROGUE IS DEVELOPING AN ALE MADE FROM WILD YEAST HARVESTED FROM THE WHISKERED BEARD OF ROGUE'S AWARD-WINNING BREWMASTER, JOHN MAIER.A BEARD WHICH HASN'T BEEN CUT SINCE A SIX-PACK COST UNDER TWO BUCKS.
"Thirty-four years. I never shaved it. 1978. is that 34 years "
"Hey, why not look for a different place that might have some magic yeast in it."
ROGUE ALES' PRESIDENT BRETT JOYCE EXPLAINED THEY'D TRIED TO HARVEST NEW YEAST STRAINS FROM SOME OF THEIR OWN HOPYARD, BUT NOTHING DEVELOPED, SO KIND OF AS A JOKE.
"We had our lab guy take a couple of swabs, by putting a q-tip in here, or taking a clip off."
"I don't know what I thought about it I said, whatever, you know "
BUT AMAZINGLY, THE LAB GUY FOUND A YEAST CELL, DID SOME FERMENTATION TESTS AND THE UNORTHODOX "BEARD BEER" WAS BORN.
"The beard beer is in one of those tanks, I think the one over here."
FOR THE MAIER -- WHO'S EQUAL PARTS ARTIST AND SCIENTIST.
HE QUESTIONS THE INITIAL "EEWW" FACTOR SOME MAY HAVE.THAT BEARD EQUALS WEIRD.
"I don't know why, yeast is everywhere."
"You're really not drinking the beard you're drinking a great beer that happens to have a yeast in it that comes from a beard."
RIGHT NOW THE BEARD BEER IS BEING FINE TUNED. MAIER TOOK A SIP.
"Yeah that's it."
FROM A TEST BARREL SAMPLE.
"What's it taste like?"
"Tastes like it's got some spices in it."
THE SALT AND PEPPER OF HIS BEARD AND HIS PERSONALITY
"It's gentle and expressive at the same time."
DISTILLED IN THE BREW.
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NICOLE DOLL REPORTING.
YOUR PRIVACY ISN'T AS PRIVATE AS YOU MIGHT THINK THIS AFTERNOON.
ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE AN E-READER.
Which passages did she highlight, how long did she read the book for, almost as if they were right in the room with her looking over her shoulder taking notes
IN TWO MINUTES,
YOUR EREADER IS ACTUALLY READING YOU.
AND SING WITH A PURPOSE.
"2,3,4… wiiiillllll… there it is!"
A GROUP OF WOMEN IN TEXAS SHARE MORE THAN JUST NOTES ON A PAGE.
WHY THEY'RE COMING TOGETHER.
AND A CUT ABOVE THE REST.
DON'T PLAN ON WINNING WHEN YOU PLAY THIS GIRL IN A GAME OF POOL.
THIS IS THE NEWS AT NOON ON NBC2.
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HELLO EVERYONE!
I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
I'M NICK CILETTI.
DO YOU HAVE AN E-READER?
40-MILLION TABLETS HAVE BEEN SOLD.
BUT DID YOU KNOW THEY TRACK INFORMATION YOU MIGHT WANT KEPT PRIVATE?
THIS MIGHT SURPRISE YOU.
LIZ CRENSHAW REPORTS.
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"I feel like its a little bit too close to my personal space."
"If I underline, if I make a note, it is for myself."
WHEN YOU READ A BOOK, OTHER THAN THE TITLE ON THE COVER, NO ONE REALLY KNOWS YOUR READING HABITS.
UNTIL NOW. IF YOU READ ON SOME ELECTRONIC READERS, ALL YOUR BOOK CHOICES AND HOW YOU MARK OR TAKE NOTES ARE COLLECTED. WHEN YOU DOWNLOAD A NEW BOOK, ALL THAT DATA GOES BACK TO THE COMPANY WHO SOLD IT TO YOU.
"The easiest way to say it, is your ereader is reading you."
DAVID JACOBS WITH THE ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER SAYS ITS LIKE HAVING THE PUBLISHER, AUTHOR, OR EVEN LAW ENFORCEMENT WATCHING YOU READ.
"Which passages did she highlight, how long did she read the book for, almost as if they were right in the room with her looking over her shoulder taking notes."
"I am not a fan of that, pretty invasive, don't agree with it at all."
SO WHY WOULD AN E BOOK MAKER WANT TO KNOW THE NITTY GRITTY OF HOW YOU READ? CERTAINLY… MARKETING.
IMAGINE THE VALUE TO A PUBLISHER TO KNOW READERS NEVER GET PAST PAGE 300 IN THIS BOOK OR READERS RE-READ THE SECTIONS WITH THIS PARTICULAR CHARACTER.
"That sort of thing would be useful in helping to market different authors and different readers habits."
BUT WHAT ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY? READING CHOICES DO REVEAL INTIMATE FACTS ABOUT WHO WE ARE. OUR POLITICS. OUR PLEASURES.
WHAT DID YOU UNDERLINE IN "THE PRICE OF POLITICS"? WHAT DID YOU HIGHLIGHT IN "50 SHADES OF GRAY?"
SO WHAT CAN COMPANIES DO WITH THAT INFORMATION?
"Obviously there has to be some kind of red line as to how far that can go. And where their marketing should end and my privacy should begin."
BUT THE FACT IS YOU GAVE UP YOUR PRIVACY WHEN YOU SIGNED UP.
"If you read the terms of service very closely you can find out about this but of course nobody does."
WE DID. TAKE A LOOK AT PART OF THE POLICIES OF TWO OF THE BIGGEST E-READERS.
AMAZON KINDLES LICENSE AGREEMENT SAYS IN PART ". ANNOTATIONS, BOOKMARKS, NOTES, HIGHLIGHTS, OR SIMILAR MARKINGS YOU MAKE USING YOUR KINDLE OR READING APPLICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE MAY BE STORED ON SERVERS…"
BARNES AND NOBLE'S NOOK: TERMS OF SERVICE ".WITHOUT LIMITATION, WE WILL COLLECT, USE AND/OR DISCLOSE INFORMATION REGARDING YOU AND YOUR USE OF YOUR NOOK AND THE SERVICE…
SO DO THE COMPANIES SHARE YOUR PERSONAL READING HABITS?
BARNES AND NOBLE TOLD US: ".INFORMATION ABOUT READING BEHAVIOR IS INVALUABLE IN HELPING US CREATE BEST IN CLASS READING DEVICES. WE DO HAVE GREAT RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR PUBLISHERS BUT DO NOT SHARE SPECIFIC CUSTOMER INFORMATION WITH THEM. "
WE ASKED THE SAME QUESTION OF AMAZON. AND AFTER A MONTH OF TRYING, WE HAVE NOT GOTTEN A RESPONSE.
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LIZ CRENSHAW REPORTING.
SO, ARE YOUR E-READING HABITS PROTECTED BY LAW?
NOT EXACTLY.
ALMOST EVERY STATE HAS PRIVACY LAWS PROTECTING YOUR LIBRARY HABITS.
ONLY CALIFORNIA HAS A LAW THAT APPLIES TO ELECTRONIC BOOKS.
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AN 84-YEAR-OLD FLORIDA WOMAN IS RECOVERING THIS AFTERNOON AFTER A GATOR RIPPED HER ARM OFF.
OFFICIALS SAY THE WOMAN FELL INTO A CANAL IN LEESBURG EARLIER THIS WEEK.
THAT'S IN BETWEEN ORLANDO AND OCALA.
THAT'S WHEN THE ALLIGATOR BIT HER.
SEVERING HER ARM BETWEEN HER SHOULDER AND ELBOW.
LUCKILY A NEIGHBOR NEARBY HEARD HER SCREAMING FOR HELP.
AND JUMPED IN TO SAVE HER.
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When I was doing that she said gator so I'm thinking and I looked down and her arm was gone. I just held her, I just held her like this, just caressed her you know. I just kept telling her 'things are going to be o.k. rescue squads on the way.'
AN ALLIGATOR WAS CAPTURED AND KILLED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
TESTING IS UNDERWAY TO SEE IF IT WAS THE GATOR THAT BIT THE WOMAN.
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TWO MEN FACE COUNTERFEIT CHARGES AFTER DEPUTIES COME ACROSS STOLEN GIFT CARDS.
IT HAPPENED IN LEE COUNTY YESTERDAY DURING A TRAFFIC STOP.
TAKE A LOOK.
48 GIFT CARDS FOUND IN THE SUSPECTS' CAR.
DEPUTIES ALSO SEIZED 86 CARTONS OF CIGARETTES.
INVESTIGATORS TELL US RUDENZ DE LA CAMPA AND ALCIDES URBAY USED FALSE IDENTITIES TO PURCHASE ITEMS FROM AREA RACETRAC GAS STATIONS.
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A NATIONAL PUSH TO LEGALIZE CONCEALED GUNS IS SOLIDIFIED AT FGCU.
THE GROUP IS CALLED 'STUDENTS FOR CONCEALED CARRY AT FGCU'.
THEY SAY CARRYING CONCEALED GUNS *WITH PERMITS WOULD INCREASE SAFETY.
"CONCEALED CARRY" IS NOT ALLOWED IN FLORIDA AT PLACES LIKE COURTHOUSES, POLICE STATIONS AND SCHOOLS.
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IN LEHIGH ACRES,
A MOTHER HOME WITH HER BABY SCARES OFF SOME WOULD-BE ROBBERS.
WE HAVE THE 9-1-1 RECORDING.
"There are some young teen boys in front of my house- they did the knock and the ring and they're about to break into my house."
"Get the hell out of my house!"
THE FOUR MEN WERE COMING INTO HER HOME OFF JOEL BOULEVARD YESTERDAY.
THEY RUNG THE DOORBELL BUT SHE DIDN'T ANSWER.
SHE SAYS THE MEN THEN USED A CROWBAR ON A SIDE WINDOW.
THEY RAN OFF WHEN SHE SCREAMED.
DEPUTIES CAUGHT THE MEN NEARBY.
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YOU STILL HAVE A CHANCE TO SEE VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN THIS WEEKEND.
HE'S COMING TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
TAKE A LOOK.
YOU CAN PICK UP A TICKET AT ANY ONE OF THESE FOUR DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN OFFICES.
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BIDEN WILL SPEAK AT THE WOK-A-HATCHEE PARK RECREATION CENTER, ON BASS ROAD THIS SATURDAY.
TICKETS ARE ON A FIRST COME BASIS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS
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STARTING MONDAY, IT'LL COST YOU AN EXTRA DOLLAR TO GET TO BOCA GRANDE.
THE GASPARILLA ISLAND BRIDGE AUTHORITY IS RAISING THE TOLL TO SIX DOLLARS.
THE GROUP WAS FIGHTING A STATE LAW THAT FORCED THEM TO OPEN UP MORE ABOUT THEIR FINANCES.
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TURNING TO TEXAS NOW,
A SPECIAL GROUP OF WOMEN WILL MOTIVATE THE CROWD AT A RACE FOR THE CURE EVENT.
SARA STORY EXPLAINS HOW A CHOIR WARMS UP FOR RACE DAY.
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"2,3,4… wiiiillllll… there it is!"
IT'S A FINAL REHEARSAL. BEFORE THIS CHOIR'S DEBUT PERFORMANCE.
our first performance is Saturday. I can't believe it!
AS THESE WOMEN PRACTICE.
"come on, sing it!"
.THEIR ROUTINE IS MORE THAN THE NOTES THEY HIT.
IT'S ABOUT A JOURNEY THAT EACH OF THEM HAS BEEN THROUGH.
"I don't know if there is a survivor choir anywhere."
THESE ARE THE VOICES OF BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS.
JAN MARSHALL CAME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR THIS NORTH TEXAS SURVIVOR CHOIR.
"We can sing and laugh and enjoy life again, even though at the time you are going through it you don't think you ever will."
THEY STARTED PRACTICING JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO. BUT ARE BONDED BY SIMILAR STORIES.AND A KNACK FOR MUSIC.
JAN BURKHALTER IS THE CHOIR DIRECTOR.
SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER WHILE PREGNANT. AND SAYS MUSIC HELPED HER HEAL.
"When I was going through my treatments and all that stuff, this place right here was my second home. I would come and sit and play the piano and try to sing as much as I could."
IT WAS MUSIC THAT GAVE THEM STRENGTH AND PUSHES THEM FORWARD.
"There is life after breast cancer."
AND THEY HOPE THIS MESSAGE IS HEARD BY THE CROWD.
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SARA STORY REPORTING.
SHE KNOWS HER WAY AROUND A POOL TABLE.
AND SHE'S NOT EVEN IN HIGH SCHOOL YET.
She was getting on ma's nerves little bit, so I said why don't you come to the pool hall with me.
IN THREE MINUTES,
THE POOL ACE THAT'S IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN.
AND CHECK OUT THIS LITTLE PUP,
EATING IN A HIGH CHAIR!
WE'LL INTRODUCE YOU TO 'STARSHIP'.
HER TOUCHING STORY FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
JIM?
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WELCOME BACK!
LOTS OF SUCCESS FOR A LITTLE GIRL IN MINNESOTA.
TURNS OUT APRIL LARSON IS A CHAMPION IN THE POOL HALL.
JAY OLSTAD REPORTS SHE LEARNED THE GAME WHILE TAGGING ALONG WITH DAD.
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--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --
FOR THE PAST TWO DECADES, DAVE LARSON HAS BEEN PLAYING POOL.
"I kind of just stayed at same level for the long time."
AND FOR THE LAST FIVE.HIS 12-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER APRIL HAS BEEN PLAYING ALONG SIDE HIM.
"It started about when I was 7 or 8 years old."
"She's caught on so fast. I had to pick my game up too."
IT TURNS OUT THIS CURLEY CUE IS PRETTY GOOD AT HOLDING THE CUE.
"She's a little shark."
IT STARTED INNOCENT ENOUGH. DAVE WAS HALF WAY OUT THE DOOR ONE EVENING A FEW YEARS BACK FOR A GUY'S NIGHT AT POOL LEAGUE.
"She was getting on ma's nerves little bit, so I said why don't you come to the pool hall with me."
NOT ONLY DID SHE COME ALONG, SHE STARTED PLAYING ALONG.
"She can barely see over the table and she's pocketing balls."
AND SOON AFTER SHE STARTED COMPETING.POCKETING TROPHIES.
"This one was for first place."
AND NOT JUST COMPETING WITH KIDS HER AGE.BUT MEN.HER DAD'S AGE.
"One guy actually said, he looked back at his teammates and said, am I being punked?"
"And then she started shooting. Okay, I get it now."
"Our summer league, she was MVP. That was all adults."
IT CULMINATED IN JULY WHEN SHE WON THE NATIONAL TITLE IN HER AGE GROUP IN MILWAUKEE AND QUALIFIED TO COMPETE IN GERMANY IN AN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION COME DECEMBER.
"So, hopefully I bring my game."
"There it is."
BUT PERHAPS IT'S MORE THAN JUST THE GAME.
"We both love the game."
THEY LOVE.
"That's the neatest part. We get to spend a lot of time together."
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JAY OLSTAD REPORTING.
APRIL IS THE YOUNGEST MINNESOTAN TO WIN A SPOT IN A WORLD POOL TOURNAMENT.
AGAIN SHE'LL MAKE THE TRIP TO GERMANY WITH HER FAMILY IN DECEMBER.
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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.
"More Sunshine, Afternoon Showers"
Mid and high level cloudiness has been the dominant feature in our forecast the last couple of days, but as we ease into the weekend look for a bit more sunshine to return with each passing day.
A few clouds will continue to mix in with our sunshine throughout our Thursday, which will allow temperatures to climb up into the upper 80s to low 90s. We'll also be in more of a summertime pattern, where a few showers and storms will favor the afternoon and evening hours. With an easterly flow in place, downpours will remain close to the urban corridor.
Friday and into the weekend, expect a mix of sun and clouds, while most of the rain activity holds off until the afternoon. With a turn in our steering winds by Sunday off the Gulf of Mexico, a few mid morning showers can't be ruled out before they get pushed deeper inland by the afternoon.
Early next week, a cold front will stall across the Peninsula just to the north of the area. This will keep our weather pattern a bit unsettled as we kick off the month of October.
In the tropics, things are relatively quiet. The only storm brewing in the Atlantic Basin is Nadine as it remains 600 miles to the southwest of the Azores. Models are hinting at no tropical troubles at least for the next 5 to 7 days.
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HER NAME IS STARSHIP,
AND SHE COULD BE YOUR NEW PET.
THE LITTLE PUP EATS HER FOOD IN A HIGH CHAIR BECAUSE OF A DIGESTIVE DISORDER.
CHRISTINE SCARPELLI HAS HER STORY.
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A special dog in the Upstate is in need of a permanent home.
Starship, a Collie mix, has a condition known as Megaesophagus, where her esophagus is dilated. She was starving her first few weeks of her life but once her condition was diagnosed she became vibrant and a lot of fun to play with.
The only way she is able to eat is by sitting in a high chair, called a Bailey chair, designed to keep dogs upright. As she grows, she will need a larger chair. A local company, Archway Renovations, will provide an adjustable Bailey Chair for her to use as she grows.
Greenville County Animal Care says Starship will need to be placed in a home that can meet her extra needs. She might fit in, in a home with children or someone who is used to caring for a child. She needs to eat 4-5 times daily and must be watched while eating and drinking. She must do both in her chair and sit in the high chair for 30 minutes after meals. Normally she will fall right asleep and enjoys being cuddled.
If you're interested in adopting Starship, you can fill out an application through Animal Care at 328 Furman Hall Road.
The shelter also asks you to support their Second Chance Fund that helps dogs and cats with special needs, like Starship, get the extra care that they need prior to finding a home. To donate, go to our website: http:/www.greenvillecounty.org/ACS/donation.asp
In order to ensure that we find the right home for her, the applicant will need to fill out an application, which will involve our checking a vet reference and doing a home visit.
To find out more visit Greenville Animal Care online.
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CHRISTINE SCARPELLI REPORTING.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STARSHIP,
AND HOW YOU CAN HELP - WE'VE POSTED A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE NBC DASH 2 DOT COM.
JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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A RATHER BIZARRE FIND FOR SCIENTISTS.
MALE D-N-A IS OFTEN FOUND IN THE BRAINS OF WOMEN!
DOCTORS THINK THE MALE D-N-A IS MOST LIKELY LEFTOVER FROM PRIOR PREGNANCIES WITH BOYS.
RESEARCHERS SAY IT'S INTERESTING THAT THE FETAL CELLS APPEARED TO CROSS THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER.
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LADIES, TONIGHT YOU CAN HELP RAISE MONEY FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND SEE SOME GREAT FASHIONS.
4 TOP DESIGNERS FROM MIAMI ARE HEADED TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOR "FASHION FOR HER."
IT'S AN EVENT BENEFITTING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OF COLLIER COUNTY.
THE EVENT IS FROM 5:30 TO 7:30 AT THE RITZ, TIBURON, IN NAPLES.
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND ARE 75 DOLLARS.
I'LL BE THERE, EMCEEING THE EVENT.
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IN NAPLES THIS AFTERNOON,
KIDS LOOKING TO COOL OFF HAVE A NEW PLACE TO GO.
1,2,3-- ribbon cutting
THE RIVER PARK AQUATIC CENTER IS OPEN FOR FAMILY FUN.
IT HAS A SIX LANE LAP POOL, WATER SLIDE, SPLASH ZONE AND SWIM LESSON AREA.
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"30 we've been waiting for this forever 36 were always like oh my gosh look at that it's almost done and then it takes a couple more months and were like oh you're kidding me right? "
THE AQUATIC CENTER IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
IT'S OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY FROM TEN A-M TO SIX P-M--
AND NOON TO FIVE ON SUNDAYS.
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WINNING *ONE LOTTERY ISN'T HARD ENOUGH,
SO THIS FAMILY IN NORWAY REALLY HAS THE MAGIC TOUCH.
MEET THE OKSNES.
THREE MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY HAVE WON MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN THE LOTTERY IN JUST THE PAST SIX YEARS.
SO THAT'S THREE FAMILY MEMBERS -
THREE SEPARATE DRAWINGS TOTALING FOUR MILLION DOLLARS.
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HIS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CAREER WAS PUT TO AN END BEFORE IT EVEN BEGAN.
BUT NOW, HE'S GETTING A RARE SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE IT BIG IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES.
PLUS - THE LATEST WEDDING TREND?
EXTREME PRE-NUPS.
WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT THE NEW CONTRACTS THAT HAVE SPOUSES PAYING-UP OVER PET PEEVES.
AND -
"I can't breathe! I can't feel my arms! You're hurting me!.cheering"
YOU MAY BE CHEERING TO WHEN YOU HEAR WHAT THE MAN WAS ACCUSED OF DOING.
WE'RE BACK IN THREE MINUTES.
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A LEE COUNTY TEEN IS IN JAIL -- ACCUSED OF BRING A LOADED GUN INTO HIS HIGH SCHOOL.
YESTERDAY DEPUTIES SAY THEY FOUND A LOADED GUN INSIDE 18 YEAR OLD MARCUS BURGER'S BACK PACK.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY HAVE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO OF BURGER BRINGING THE BAG TO SCHOOL.
WE'RE TOLD A STUDENT TOLD SCHOOL LEADERS ABOUT THE BAG.
BURGER IS CHARGED WITH POSESSION OF A FIRE ARM ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
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A FORMER LEE COUNTY TEACHER'S AIDE NOW FACES 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR POSESSING CHILD PRONOGRAPHY.
24-YEAR-OLD RYAN NICHOLS PLEADED GUILTY BACK IN MAY -- AND WAS SENTENCED THIS WEEK.
POLICE ARRESTED HIM FOR SHARING THE ILLICIT MATERIAL WITH AN UNDERCOVER OFFICER ONLINE.
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FOOD AND TOURISM GO HAND-IN-HAND AND LEE COUNTY WANTS TO TRY SOMETHING TO GIVE THEM A BOOST.
STARTING OCTOBER 5TH,
THEY'LL BE HOSTING THE FIRST 'BEACHES OF FORT MYERS & SANIBEL RESTAURANT WEEK'.
IT WILL HIGHLIGHT THAT FOOD AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT LEE COUNTY GO TO LOCAL GROWERS.
IT'S A 10 DAY EVENT -- SO FAR, 29 RESTAURANTS ARE ONBOARD.
GO TO NBC DASH 2 SOT COM FOR DETAILS.
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THE NEW CAPE CORAL V-A CLINIC IS SET TO OPEN ON DECEMBER 17TH OF THIS YEAR.
THE 220-THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT FACILITY IS THE CULMINATION OF FIVE YEARS OF PLANNING AND BUILDING.
WE GOT A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT ALL FOUR FLOORS, FROM OPERATING ROOMS, TO SPECIALTY CLINICS.
MANAGERS TELL US THEY ARE LOOKING TO HIR ABOUT 70 MORE PEOPLE -- FROM CLEERKS TO DOCTORS.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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