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TOP LINE: DECISION 2012
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TOP LINE: DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW
SLUG: 4 Boys on Bikes
RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY: ATTACKS IN AFGHANISTAN.
OVERNIGHT NATO FORCES COME UNDER FIRE. 3 TROOPS ARE DEAD, INCLUDING THEIR INTREPETER,
AS THE WAR REACHES A GRIM MILESTONE.
JUST 36 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY.
HOW BOTH CANDIDATES ARE PRACTICING FOR THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE LATER THIS WEEK, PLUS NEW POLL NUMBERS OUT THIS MORNING.
AND DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
FOUR BOYS ON THEIR BIKES, CAUGHT ON SURVEILLANCE, AND DETECTIVES WANT TO TALK TO THEM.
WHY THIS IS SUCH A HIGH PRIORITY.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND HAPPY MONDAY!
THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
WELCOME TO OCTOBER!. AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
THE BIG STORY THIS MORNING, THE WEATHER.
SOME ACTION TO TRACK ON FIRST ALERT LIVE DOPPLER RADAR, WITH CHIEF METOEROLOGIST HALEY WEBB, GOOD MORNING!
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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.
After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.
We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.
Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.
Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.
For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.
By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way 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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BREAKING NEWS OUT OF AFGHANISTAN OVERNIGHT.
THE TALIBAN IS CLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN ATTACK THAT KILLED THREE U-S SOLDIERS.
IT HAPPENED IN KHOST, WHICH IS JUST OUTSIDE OF KABUL.
WE'RE TOLD THE SUICIDE BOMBER DROVE A MOTORCYCLE PACKED WITH EXPLOSIVES INTO THE GROUP OF AFGHAN POLICE AND U-S TROOPS.
A TOTAL OF 14 PEOPLE WERE KILLED, INCLUDING THE 3 U-S SOLDIERS AND THEIR INTERPRETER.
THE BOMBING FOLLOWS THE DEATHS OF TWO AMERICANS YESTERDAY IN AFGHANISTAN.
THAT BROUGHT THE DEATH TOLL OF U-S MILITARY TO MORE THAN 2-THOUSAND IN 11-YEAR WAR.
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TOPPING LOCAL HEADLINES RIGHT NOW --
CHARLOTTE COUNTY DETECTIVES CALL IT A TOP PRIORITY THIS MORNING.
THEY NEED TO IDENTIFY these FOUR BOYS RIDING ON THEIR BIKES.
THEY SAY THE KIDS MAY HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT AN ARSON IN PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY NIGHT.
YOU CAN SEE THEM HERE IN THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO. HEADING SOUTH TOWARD C-V-S AT MIDWAY BOULEVARD.
DETECTIVES WANT TO TALK TO THE BOYS TO SEE IF THEY MAY HAVE WITNESSED ANYTHING.
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THE FIRE HAPPENED AT THE KALLIS GERMAN BUTCHER SHOP ON U-S 41 JUST AFTER EIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT.
THE MANAGER SAYS THE FIRE DAMAGED A LARGE COOLER IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING.
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It very much saddens me. This is our livelihood here. We're here to do what we do. It's not funny.
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE ARSON.
THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
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A BONITA SPRINGS WOMAN -- *HIT BY A DEPUTY'S CRUISER -- IS IN THE HOSPITAL RECOVERING THIS MORNING.
ACCORDING TO F-H-P, LEE COUNTY DEPUTY CHRISTOPHER MEYER WAS RESPONDING TO A DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE CALL WHEN 18 YEAR OLD MEGAN CONWAY WALKED IN FRONT OF HIS CRUISER AND WAS HIT.
THIS HAPPENED AROUND 4AM SATURDAY ON OLIVE ROAD, AS SHE BEGAN TO CROSS SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.
CONWAY IS IN FAIR CONDITION AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
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A WOMAN DIED IN EAST NAPLES SATURDAY MORNING -- AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR ON ESTEY AVENUE.
THE DRIVER TOOK OFF AND IS STILL OUT THERE THIS MORNING.
NOW, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE REMEMBERING 48-YEAR-OLD ROBIN WALLACE.
THE WALLACE FAMILY IS AT LOSS FOR WORDS OVER THE TRAGEDY THAT ENDED ROBIN'S LIFE.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS ROBIN WAS HIT BY A CAR WHILE SHE WAS RIDING HER BIKE DOWN ESTEY AVENUE.
AUTHORITIES ARE STILL INVESTIGATING WHY AND WHO THE DRIVER IS.
JOHN WALLACE SAYS HE WANTS PEOPLE TO KNOW THAT HIS LATE WIFE ROBIN WAS LIKE NO OTHER.
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17:14 "She was a good person I mean for the community she helped anyway she could." 17:20 , John Wallace, Husband
THE WALLACE FAMILY TELL US ROBIN WAS A MCDONALD'S EMPLOYEE WHO LOVED WHAT SHE DID AND GIVING BACK THROUGH CHARITY.
THEY ALSO TELL US BIKING IS ONLY SOMETHING SHE TOOK UP RECENTLY.
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NBC-2 WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON A DEADLY SHOOTING OVER THE WEEKEND IN FORT MYERS.
A TWENTY YEAR OLD MAN IS DEAD.
we all know that there's 19 homicides in the city this is the 19th dead body.52:28 it's a giant puzzle we have some pieces we're trying to put the other pieces together
JONTAVIUS CARTER IS THE CITY'S 19TH HOMICIDE VICTIM THIS YEAR.
HE WAS SHOT SUNDAY MORNING IN THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS.
POLICE NOT RELEASING MANY DETAILS ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
BUT SAY SOMEONE WHO KNEW CARTER DROVE HIM TO LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL--
BY THE TIME INVESTIGATORS GOT TO THERE, HE HAD DIED.
WE'VE LEARNED CARTER GRADUATED FROM DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL IN MAY AND SPENT THE SUMMER WORKING AT THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK.
FOLKS AT THE FOOD BANK DESCRIBE CARTER AS GREAT YOUNG MAN, AND A HARD WORKER.
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TURNING NOW TO THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
BOTH CANDIDATES ARE PRACTICING FOR THEIR FIRST DEBATE THIS WEEK,
AND NEW POLL NUMBERS OUT THIS MORNING.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH HAS IT ALL LIVE FROM THE NEWSROOM, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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GOOD MORNING.
THE POLL IS BY ABC NEWS AND IT ASKED ABOUT 1-THOUSAND VOTERS SEVERAL QUESTIONS.
HOW CLOSELY THEY ARE WATCHING THE RACE, HOW THEY THINK PRESIDENT OBAMA IS DOING, WHO THEY WOULD VOTE FOR IF THE ELECTION WERE TODAY, AND WHO THEY THINK WILL WIN THE UPCOMING DEBATE.
THE PRESIDENT CAME OUT ON TOP IN MOST OF THE QUESTIONS, BUT IT IS DEFINETLY A VERY CLOSE RACE THIS MORNING.
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TODAY, BOTH SIDES ARE PREPARING FOR THE 1ST DEBATE LATER THIS WEEK.
MITT ROMNEY HAS BEEN PRACTICING WITH SENATOR ROB PORTMAN.
AND PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAMP HAS BEEN USING JOHN KERRY AS A STAND-IN FOR ROMNEY.
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THE DEBATE IS WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER.
THE FOCUS IS DOMESTIC POLICY.
WORK CREWS ARE BUSY ASSEMBLING THE STAGE AND SEATING AREA.
ABOUT A THOUSAND PEOPLE WILL GET TICKETS TO WATCH THE DEBATE.
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IT'S SCHEDULED FOR 9 MINUTES AND IT STARTS AT 9 PM.
YOU CAN WATCH IT RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2!
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM SD, NBC-2.
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AND YOU MAY HAVE RUN INTO VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN'S ENTOURAGE THIS WEEKEND IN FORT MYERS.
HE MADE A CAMPAIGN STOP ON SATURDAY.
47:07 the vice president of the united states, mr joe biden
BIDEN SPOKE TO A CROWD OF MORE THE 21 HUNDRED PEOPLE--
AT THE WA-KE HATCHEE RECREATION CENTER OFF SUMMERLIN ROAD IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.
BIDEN TOOK THE STAGE AROUND NOON, DEFENDING PRESIDENT OBAMA'S HEALTHCARE INITIATIVES, AND ATTACKING CLAIMS BY HIS CHALLENGER, REPUBLICAN NOMINEE MITT ROMNEY.
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BEFORE MAKING HIS SPEECH -- THE VICE PRESIDENT MADE A STOP FOR SOME ITALIAN CUISINE.
CHECK OUT THESE PHOTOS OF BIDEN WITH THE WAIT STAFF AT "TWO MEATBALLS IN THE KITCHEN" OFF DANIELS PARKWAY IN LEE COUNTY.
THE GENERAL MANAGER SAYS HE GOT ABOUT A FIVE MINUTES HEADS UP, BEFORE BIDEN CAME IN.
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HAPPENING TODAY,
THE U-S SUPREME COURT BEGINS ITS NEW TERM,
WITH A NUMBER OF MAJOR CASES TO DECIDE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND GAY RIGHTS.
ONE OF THE FIRST CASES WILL FOCUS ON THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AND THE USE OF RACE TO HELP FILL OUT INCOMING CLASSES.
THE OUTCOME OF THE CASE COULD LIMIT OR EVEN END THE USE OF RACIAL PREFERENCES IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS.
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CARMAGEDDON TWO FAILED TO MATERIALIZE IN LOS ANGELES OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE MAYOR SAYS INSTEAD OF CARMAGEDDON, IT'S BEEN "CARMA-HEAVEN 2."
The 10-mile closure of the nation's busiest highway was a resounding success.
THIS IS NEW VIDEO OF THE 405 RE-OPENING OVERNIGHT, HOURS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.
A SIMILAR CLOSURE LAST YEAR WAS DUBBED "CARMAGEDDON" FOR THE TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE MANY PEOPLE EXPECTED.
THIS TIME AROUND, CREWS DEMOLISHED PART OF A BRIDGE TO MAKE ROOM FOR ANOTHER CARPOOL LANE.
"THE 405" CONNECTS THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WITH LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND STRETCHES INTO THE WELL-TO-DO NEIGHBORHOODS OF WEST L-A.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD,
THERE WILL BE A JOB FAIR TODAY FOR A NEW RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
IT'S CALLED LOS CABOS CANTINA.
HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE NBC DASH TWO DOT COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
WE'RE TOLD MORE THAN 100 NEW JOBS WILL BE UP FOR GRABS,
AS *TWO DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS RESTAURANTS ARE ABOUT TO OPEN.
THE OTHER IS CALLED 'THE FIRESTONE' OFF BAY STREET.
BOTH ARE STILL BEING BUILT. BUT SET TO OPEN IN THE FALL.
THE RESTAURANTS ARE OWNED BY THE SAME FAMILY WHO OWNS THE EDISON AND FORD'S GARAGE. WHICH RECENTLY OPENED.
THEIR GOAL IS TO OPEN THE NEW RESTAURANTS AROUND THE SAME TIME AS THE RIVER BASIN PROJECT WRAPS UP.
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Downtown has so much potential to being a real big draw from people from Naples all over Southwest Florida so were hoping to revive the area.
AGAIN FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LOS CABOS CANTINA JOB FAIR TODAY, HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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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.
After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.
We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.
Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.
Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.
For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.
By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way 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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ALL NEW THIS MORNING --
THE PEOPLE AT THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL DELIBERATELY CRASH A BOEING 727.
THEY WANTED GET AN INSIDE LOOK AT WHAT REALLY HAPPENS WHEN A PLANE GOES DOWN.
THE DISCOVERY CREW CRASHED THE PLANE IN THE MEXICAN DESERT FOR ITS NEW SERIES CALLED "CURIOSITY."
ACCORDING TO THE NETWORK, THERE WERE NO DAMAGES OR INJURIES.
AND NO PASSENGERS WERE ON THE PLANE.
INSTEAD IT WAS PACKED WITH SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS LIKE CRASH TEST DUMMIES.
CAMERAS RECORDED THE CRASH FROM INSIDE THE PLANE, ON THE GROUND, FROM OTHER PLANES AND FROM THE EJECTING PILOT'S HELMET.
THE CRASH AND RESULTS ARE SCHEDULED TO AIR LATER THIS YEAR ON DISCOVERY.
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NOW THAT EVERYTHING'S GONE,
PART OF THE CLARION HOTEL WILL BE DEMOLISHED AND THE RENOVATED FOR NEW BUSINESSES.
OVER THE WEEKEND, EVERYTHING FROM BEDROOM SETS TO KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO CHANDELIERS. LIQUIDATED.
THE CLARION HOTEL, IT'S RESTAURANTS AND TIKI BAR CLOSED FOR GOOD LAST MONTH.
IT WAS BOUGHT FOR 3-POINT-3 MILLION DOLLARS BY LOCALLY OWNED CREIGHTON DEVELOPMENT.
ALL THE GOODS THAT DIDN'T SELL WILL BE DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES.
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STARTING TODAY, 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 BOARD MUST RAISE MILLIONS TO PAY FOR REPLACING THE AGING BRIDGES.
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EUROPEAN GOLFERS HAVE WON THE RYDER CUP AGAIN.
COMPLETING A HISTORIC COMEBACK FROM A 4-POINT DEFICIT TO BEAT THE UNITED STATES.
IT WAS A BRUTAL LOSS FOR THE AMERICANS, WHO WERE POISED TO WIN THE RYDER CUP FOR ONLY THE THIRD TIME SINCE 1999.
AND A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT EUROPEAN GOLFER RORY MCILROY.
HE'S POKING FUN AT HIMSELF THIS MORNING AFTER ALMOST MISSING HIS TEE TIME.
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rory, I give you this alarm clock. Hahaha to make sure you get on time
THAT'S TEAM EUROPE'S CAPTAIN, GIVING RORY MCILROY A GIANT ALARM CLOCK.
BECAUSE RORY DIDN'T ARRIVE AT MEDINAH CONTRY CLUB IN ILLINOIS, UNTIL ROUGHLY 10 MINUTES BEFORE HIS TEE TIME.
APPARENTLY THE NEAR DISASTER WAS CAUSED BY CONFUSION OVER TIME ZONES.
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ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER TELLS ALL.
HE'S SPEAKING OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME ABOUT THE AFFAIR THAT COST HIM HIS MARRIAGE TO MARIA SHRIVER. SAYING HE BECAME AN EXPERT IN LIVING IN DENIAL.
Lisa Stahl: "So you lied to her?"
AS: "You can say that."
LS: "She gave up her career for you. I mean wow"
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER'S NEW TELL-ALL AUTOBIOGRAPHY "TOTAL RECALL" COMES OUT TODAY.
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COMING UP ON TODAY, ANNE THOMPSON PROFILES MEG WHITMAN, A SILICON VALLEY LEGEND WHO IS THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HEWLETT-PACKARD -
TRYING TO REVIVE IT AND HER REPUTATION.
anne thompson: do you ever leave here at night thinking"why in the world did i decide to do this?"
meg whitman: no, no.
anne thompson: you like that challenge?
meg whitman: you know, i think you probably know me well enough to know i take on pretty big challenges laugh
WATCH THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW, ON ONE OF FORBES TOP POWER WOMEN, COMING UP ON TODAY.
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THIS MORNING THE DUST IS STARTING TO SETTLE IN A HOMECOMING PRANK AT A HIGH SCHOOL IN MISSOURI.
THE PARENTS OF 15-YEAR-OLD BAILLIE TANNER BECAME SUSPICIOUS,
AFTER THEIR DAUGHTER WAS CHOSEN FOR HOMECOMING COURT -- BECAUSE SHE HAS ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER AND IS SOCIALLY AWKWARD.
BUT LOOK AT HER SHINING AT HOMECOMING OVER THE WEEKEND!
HER MOM SAYS IT JUST DIDN'T MAKE SENSE.
SO THE PARENTS INVESTIGATED AND HEARD RUMORS THAT THE VOTE BY THE SOPHOMORE CLASS WAS MEANT AS A CRUEL JOKE.
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If a whole group of people is capable of this type of plot and plan and they executed it enough to get her nominated, that tells me that this whole environment is tainted, that these kids are in, and there needs to be a message sent to the kids, and they need to learn a life lesson out of this, this isn't just for my kid.
BUT EVERYTHING WENT SMOOTHLY DURING SATURDAY'S HOMECOMING EVENT.
A LOCAL CONSIGNMENT SHOP HELPED HER PICK OUT AN OUTFIT AND THE OWNER AND OTHERS HELPED HER WITH HER HAIR AND MAKE-UP.
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS INVESTIGATED AND SAYS SEVERAL STUDENTS WILL BE PUNISHED UNDER A SCHOOL ANTI-BULLYING POLICY.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.
We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.
Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.
Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.
For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.
By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way 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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NEW THIS MORNING ---
A 19-YEAR-OLD IS HOSPITALIZED AFTER FALLING FROM A WATER PARK RIDE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR IN SANTA CLARITA.
AUTHORITIES SAY THE MAN CUT IN LINE AND RACED PAST LIFEGUARDS BEFORE JUMPING ON THE SLIDE HEAD FIRST.
WITNESSES SAY HE FELL TO THE GROUND ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN.
NO WORD ON HIS CONDITION.
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AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT --
WE COULD SEE MILK PRICES DOUBLE IF THE FARM BILL ISN'T RENEWED.
THE NATION WOULD REVERT TO 1940'S ERA AGRICULTURE POLICY IF A NEW FARM BILL ISN'T PASSED.
THAT COULD CAUSE MILK PRICES TO RISE TO SIX DOLLARS PER GALLON.
A NEW FARM BILL WAS PASSED IN THE SENATE BUT IS STALLED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
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IF YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT ADDING A NEW FURRY FAMILY MEMBER, THIS IS YOUR MONTH TO DO IT.
IN HONOR OF NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH, OR "DOGTOBER" AS LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES LIKES TO CALL IT --
YOU CAN ADOPT A DOG OR CAT FOR HALF OFF.
ALSO ON SATURDAYS -- OR "CATURDAYS" -- YOU'LL GET A FREE KITTY GOODY BAG IF YOU ADOPT A CAT OR KITTEN.
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THIS MORNING A CONSUMER ALERT FOR DEAL-HUNTERS.
A NEW MONTH MEANS A NEW LIST OF THE BEST THINGS TO BUY.
ACCORDING TO THE EXPERTS --
OCTOBER IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY JEANS.
THEY SAY THE PRICES DROP NOW BECAUSE THE BACK TO SCHOOL RUSH IS OVER.
YOU'LL ALSO SEE GREAT DEALS ON LAWNMOWERS AS WE HEAD INTO THE FALL MONTHS.
AND IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO ADD A LITTLE BLING TO YOUR LIFE, NOW MAY BE THE TIME.
OCTOBER IS USUALLY A SLOW MONTH FOR JEWELRY SALES.
EXPERTS SAY YOU CAN FIND SOME PRICES AT 20 PERCENT OFF OR MORE.
FINALLY, HEALTH INSURANCE.
IF YOU'RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE A CHOICE IN WHEN YOU BUY, OCTOBER IS WHEN MOST HEALTH PLANS ACCEPT NEW MEMBERS, SO SHOP AROUND AND SEE IF YOU CAN FIND BETTER BENEFITS ELSEWHERE.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF JOHN KUDLA OF PORT CHARLOTTE.
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!
JOHN - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW -- ARSON INVESTIGATION.
DETECTIVES ASKING FOR YOUR HELP IN IDENTIFYING THE BOYS YOU SEE HERE -- IN HOPES TO FIND CLUES ABOUT A BUTCHER SHOP BLAZE OVER THE WEEKEND.
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AND DEBATE PREP.
THIS MORNING HOW BOTH PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY ARE GETTING READY FOR THEIR FIRST FACE-OFF.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
WELCOME TO MONDAY, THE FIRST OF OCTOBER.
GRAB THAT UMBRELLA - WE'RE EXPECTING AN ACTIVE START TO THE WEEK.
CHIEF METEORLOGIST HALEY WEBB LIVE IN THE NBC-2 FIRST ALERT HURRICANE TRACKING CENTER, GOOD MORNING HALEY.
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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.
After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.
We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.
Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.
Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.
For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.
By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way 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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BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT--
NBC NEWS IS REPORTING THREE U-S SOLDIERS HAVE BEEN KILLED BY A SUICIDE BOMB IN AFGHANISTAN.
WE'RE TOLD THE SUICIDE BOMBER DROVE A MOTORCYCLE PACKED WITH EXPLOSIVES INTO THE GROUP OF AFGHAN POLICE AND U-S TROOPS.
THEY HAD JUST GOTTEN OUT OF THEIR VEHICLES TO WALK THROUGH A MARKET AREA IN KHOST.
A TOTAL OF 14 PEOPLE WERE KILLED, INCLUDING THose 3 U-S SOLDIERS AND THEIR INTERPRETER.
THE TALIBAN IS CLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY.
THE BOMBING FOLLOWS THE DEATHS OF TWO AMERICANS YESTERDAY IN AFGHANISTAN.
THAT BROUGHT THE DEATH TOLL OF U-S MILITARY TO MORE THAN 2-THOUSAND IN the 11-YEAR WAR.
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TURNING NOW TO DECISION 2012.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY GO HEAD TO HEAD THIS WEEK IN THEIR FIRST DEBATE.
AND WHO WOULD WIN, IF THE ELECTION WERE HELD TODAY?
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM WITH THE LATEST POLITICAL NEWS AND ANALYSIS, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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GOOD MORNING. STARTING TODAY, BOTH CANDIDATES ARE HUNKERING DOWN. ROMNEY IS IN DENVER AND THE PRESIDENT IS LAS VEGAS FOR FINAL PREPARATIONS.
EACH SIDE KEEPING QUITE ON ALOT OF SPECIFICS.
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WE DO KNOW MITT ROMNEY HAS BEEN PRACTICING WITH SENATOR ROB PORTMAN---WHO IS STANDING IN AS PRESIDENT OBAMA.
ROMNEY JOKED LAST WEEK DURING A STOP IN OHIO, THAT THINGS HAVE GOTTEN HEATED BETWEEN THE TWO DURING REHEARSALS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAMP HAS BEEN USING JOHN KERRY AS A STAND-IN FOR ROMNEY.
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THE DEBATE IS WEDNESDAY AT 9 O'CLOCK. YOU CAN WATCH IT RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2!
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM SD, NBC-2.
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HAPPENING TOMORROW,
REPUBLICAN HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER WILL HOLD A MEET AND GREET IN NAPLES.
THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT AT THE NAPLES VICTORY OFFICE.
THAT'S AT TAMIAMI TRAIL AND 26TH AVENUE NORTH.
DOORS OPEN AT 9AM -- THE EVENT BEGINS AT 10.
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FORT MYERS POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE HOMICIDE OF A MAN IN FORT MYERS.
THE SHOOTING HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 5:00 YESTERDAY MORNING AT THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS OFF METRO PARKWAY.
POLICE SAY 20-YEAR-OLD JONTAVIUS CARTER OF LEHIGH ACRES DIED AFTER BEING DRIVEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY PEOPLE WHO KNEW HIM.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US NOW LIVE JUST OUTSIDE THE APARTMENT COMPLEX.
CLIFTON, WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION?
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POLICE AREN'T RELEASING MANY DETAILS.
BUT BY ALL ACOUNTS, THOSE WHO KNEW JONTAVIUS CARTER SAY HE WAS A GOOD, HARD-WORKING YOUNG MAN.
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HE HAD JUST GRADUATED FROM DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL AND HAD WORKED AT THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK THIS SUMMER. HE WAS LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME JOB.
THIS IS THE 19TH HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS SO FAR THIS YEAR.
ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, A DELIVERY MAN WAS SHOT AND KILLED JUST ACROSS THE STREET FROM THIS APARTMENT COMPLEX.
IN ALL OF 2011, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 20 HOMICIDES.
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sgt. Brian O'Reilly, FMPD "we all know that there's 19 homicides in the city this is the 19th dead body.52:28 it's a giant puzzle we have some pieces we're trying to put the other pieces together.
LATER TODAY WE PLAN TO SPEAK WITH PEOPLE WHO KNEW THIS YOUNG MAN AND WORKED WITH HIM AT HARRY CHAPIN.
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WE'RE ALSO WORKING TO GET MORE DETAILS ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO HIS DEATH.
YOU CAN COUNT ON US TO GET YOU THAT INFORMATION.
LIVE IN FM CF NBC-2.
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DEVELOPING NOW---
CHARLOTTE COUNTY DETECTIVES CALL IT A TOP PRIORITY THIS MORNING.
THEY NEED TO IDENTIFY FOUR BOYS RIDING ON THEIR BIKES.
THEY SAY THE KIDS MAY HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT AN ARSON IN PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY NIGHT.
YOU CAN SEE THEM HERE IN THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO. HEADING SOUTH TOWARD C-V-S AT MIDWAY BOULEVARD.
THE FIRE HAPPENED AT THE KALLIS GERMAN BUTCHER SHOP ON U-S 41 JUST AFTER EIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT.
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A BONITA SPRINGS WOMAN -- *HIT BY A DEPUTY'S CRUISER -- IS IN THE HOSPITAL RECOVERING THIS MORNING.
ACCORDING TO F-H-P, LEE COUNTY DEPUTY CHRISTOPHER MEYER WAS RESPONDING TO A DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE CALL WHEN 18 YEAR OLD MEGAN CONWAY WALKED IN FRONT OF HIS CRUISER AND WAS HIT.
THIS HAPPENED AROUND 4AM SATURDAY ON OLIVE ROAD, AS SHE BEGAN TO CROSS SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.
CONWAY IS IN FAIR CONDITION AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
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A WOMAN DIED IN EAST NAPLES SATURDAY MORNING -- AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR ON ESTEY AVENUE.
THE DRIVER TOOK OFF AND IS STILL OUT THERE THIS MORNING.
NOW, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE REMEMBERING 48-YEAR-OLD ROBIN WALLACE.
THE WALLACE FAMILY IS AT LOSS FOR WORDS OVER THE TRAGEDY THAT ENDED ROBIN'S LIFE.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS ROBIN WAS HIT BY A CAR WHILE SHE WAS RIDING HER BIKE DOWN ESTEY AVENUE.
AUTHORITIES ARE STILL INVESTIGATING WHY AND WHO THE DRIVER IS.
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TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW TERM FOR THE U.S. SUPREME COURT.
LAST TERM'S DECISIONS PAVED THE WAY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT,
AS WELL AS PARTS OF ARIZONA'S NEW IMMIGRATION LAW.
THIS TERM IS PROMISING TO BE JUST AS CONTROVERSIAL.
THE NINE JUSTICES EXPECTED TO TAKE UP VOTING RIGHTS, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND GAY RIGHTS.
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"Same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different-sex couples under federal law." :09
A BIG LINE-UP OF CASES. THAT COULD CHANGE THE LANDSCAPE OF CIVIL RIGHTS IN AMERICA.
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AND STARTING TODAY,
MEDICARE WILL FINE FACILITIES THAT RE-ADMIT TOO MANY PEOPLE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DISCHARGE DUE TO COMPLICATIONS.
IT'S PART OF A BROADER PUSH UNDER PRESIDENT OBAMA'S HEALTH CARE LAW,
TO IMPROVE QUALITY WHILE ALSO TRYING TO SAVE TAXPAYERS DOLLARS.
ACCORDING TO GOVERNMENT ESTIMATES, IN THE COMING YEAR, ABOUT TWO-THIRDS OF THE HOSPITALS SERVING MEDICARE PATIENTS WILL BE HIT WITH PENALTIES AVERAGING AROUND 125-THOUSAND DOLLARS PER FACILITY.
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THIS MORNING THE SEARCH IS ON FOR A BROTHER AND SISTER FROM TENNESSEE,
WHO WERE "THOUGHT" TO HAVE DIED IN A FIRE OUTSIDE NASHVILLE LAST WEEK.
INVESTIGATORS HAVE FOUND NO SIGN OF 9-YEAR-OLD CHLOIE LEVERETTE OR HER HALF-BROTHER, 7-YEAR-OLD GAGE DANIEL, IN THE RUBBLE OF THE FIRE, WHICH KILLED THEIR STEP-GRANDPARENTS.
THEY'RE NOT SAYING WHO "MAY" HAVE TAKEN THE CHILDREN, OR WHERE THEY MIGHT BE.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS BAD CRASH IN EAST NAPLES --
THE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT HAPPENED AROUND 2 O'CLOCK SUNDAY AFTERNOON ON US-41. EAST OF RATTLESNAKE HAMMOCK ROAD.
THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND THE CAR LANDED UPSIDE DOWN AFTER HITTING A TREE.
EAST NAPLES FIREFIGHTERS GOT THE DRIVER OUT -- THAT PERSON WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - SO YOU CAN BET YOU'LL BE SEEING A WHOLE LOT OF PINK.
NBC2 IS A SUPPORTER OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G KOMEN FOR THE CURE.
MANY OF US HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY BREAST CANCER - AND WE WANT EVERYONE TO GET INVOLVED IN RAISING AWARENESS AND SAVING LIVES.
SO GET YOUR PINK ON THIS MONTH, POST YOUR PIC - AND YOU MAY BE FEATURED ON ONE OF OUR NEWSCASTS DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER.
JUST UPLOAD YOUR PICTURES TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC-2.COM AND CLICK ON SEE-SHOOT-SEND.
OR YOU CAN EMAIL THEM TO PICS@NBC-2.COM - AND WE'LL DO IT FOR YOU.
POST YOUR PINK - AND HELP RAISE AWARENESS.
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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.
After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.
We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.
Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.
Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.
For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.
By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way 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,
THERE'S A JOB FAIR TODAY FOR A NEW RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
IT'S CALLED LOS CABOS CANTINA.
HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE NBC DASH TWO DOT COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
WE'RE TOLD MORE THAN 100 NEW JOBS WILL BE UP FOR GRABS,
AS *TWO DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS RESTAURANTS ARE ABOUT TO OPEN.
THE OTHER IS CALLED 'THE FIRESTONE' OFF BAY STREET.
BOTH ARE SET TO OPEN IN THE FALL.
THE RESTAURANTS ARE OWNED BY THE SAME FAMILY WHO OWNS THE EDISON AND FORD'S GARAGE.
THEIR GOAL IS TO OPEN THE NEW RESTAURANTS AROUND THE SAME TIME AS THE RIVER BASIN PROJECT WRAPS UP.
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NOW THAT EVERYTHING'S GONE,
PART OF THE CLARION HOTEL WILL BE DEMOLISHED AND THE RENOVATED FOR NEW BUSINESSES.
OVER THE WEEKEND, EVERYTHING FROM BEDROOM SETS TO KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO CHANDELIERS WERE LIQUIDATED.
THE CLARION HOTEL, IT'S RESTAURANTS AND TIKI BAR CLOSED FOR GOOD LAST MONTH.
IT WAS BOUGHT FOR 3-POINT-3 MILLION DOLLARS BY LOCALLY OWNED CREIGHTON DEVELOPMENT.
ALL THE GOODS THAT DIDN'T SELL WILL BE DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES.
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AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOR THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES.
THE AIRPLANE TAKING THE TEAM TO THE TAMPA AREA SUNDAY NIGHT,
HAD ITS FLIGHT DIVERTED TO JACKSONVILLE BECAUSE OF SMOKE IN THE GALLEY.
THE PROBLEM WAS QUICKLY FIXED.
THE ORIOLES RESUMED THEIR TRIP ON THE SAME AIRCRAFT.
BALTIMORE, TIED WITH NEW YORK FOR FIRST PLACE IN THE AL EAST, OPENS A SERIES AT TAMPA BAY TONIGHT.
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A MICHIGAN WOMAN,
WHO COLLECTED WELFARE BENEFITS AFTER WINNING THE LOTTERY,
WAS FOUND DEAD ON SATURDAY.
POLICE SAY 25-YEAR-OLD AMANDA CLAYTON DIED OF A POSSIBLE DRUG OVERDOSE.
CLAYTON WON A $735-THOUSAND DOLLAR LOTTERY PRIZE LAST FALL, BUT DID NOT INFORM THE STATE AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
SHE CONTINUED RECEIVING WELFARE AND MEDICAL BENEFITS.
SHE PLEADED NO CONTEST TO FRAUD AND WAS SENTENCED TO NINE MONTHS PROBATION IN JULY.
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EXPLOSIONS AT A CHEMICAL PLANT IN JAPAN OVER THE WEEKEND,
COULD AFFECT THE GLOBAL DIAPER SUPPLY.
THE BLASTS SATURDAY KILLED A FIREFIGHTER AND INJURED DOZENS OF PEOPLE.
GLOBAL PRODUCTION OF DIAPERS COULD BE AFFECTED BECAUSE THE PLANT MAKES A KEY INGREDIENT USED IN THEM. ACRYLIC ACID. IN FACT IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST MAKERS OF THE CHEMICAL.
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IN THIS MORNING'S HEALTHCAST ---
ADS ARE PROMISING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR FEMALES TO DONATE THEIR EGGS.
THE ADS ARE BEING SEEN MORE AND MORE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES NATIONWIDE.
UP TO 10 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR YOUNG WOMEN WHO SELL THEIR EGGS TO A COUPLE THAT CAN'T HAVE THEIR OWN CHILDREN.
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"It's kind of a win-win situation. I'm not using them, so maybe someone else would benefit from it."
WOMEN WHO VOLUNTEER, COULD END UP IN A BINDER LIKE THIS.
WITH THEIR PHOTO, AND DETAILS ABOUT THEIR ETHNICITY, HEIGHT AND WEIGHT, EVEN THEIR HOBBIES AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE.
BUT SOME ARGUE THE ADS ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF STUDENTS WHO NEED MONEY.
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THIS MORNING AMAZON UNCORKS A PLAN TO SELL WINE.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.
A NUMBER OF EXECUTIVES FOR CALIFORNIA WINERIES CONFIRM THE PLANS.
THE WINERIES WOULD SHIP BOTTLES DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMERS, WITH AMAZON TAKING A CUT AND CHARGING THE WINERIES A MONTHLY FEE.
THE SERVICE IS EXPECTED TO START BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS.
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EVER GET THE FEELING YOU WANT TO JUST BURROW YOUR HEAD IN THE GROUND?
THAT'S THE IDEA BEHIND A NEW PILLOW DESIGNED TO TAKE YOU AWAY FROM IT ALL!
CHECK IT OUT.
IT'S CALLED THE OSTRICH PILLOW.
ACCORDING TO ITS CREATORS, IT HELPS TRAVELERS COUNTER JET LAG AND LETS YOU NAP ANYWHERE ANYTIME.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? WOULD YOU USE IT OR IS IT RIDICULOUS?
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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.
TROUBLED STARLET LINDSAY LOHAN CLAIMS A MAN ASSAULTED HER IN HER NEW YORK CITY HOTEL ROOM.
OFFICERS ARRESTED THE MAN, BUT LATER RELEASED HIM, SAYING THE CHARGE COULD NOT BE SUBSTANTIATED.
THE INCIDENT STARTED WHEN THE ACTRESS SAW THE MAN TAKING PICTURES OF HER ON HIS CELL PHONE IN THE ROOM, AND APPARENTLY TRIED TO TAKE THE PHONE.
LOHAN AND THE MAN WERE EACH FILING HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE OTHER.
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A PUMPED-UP PUMPKIN WINS A WEIGH-OFF IN UTAH.
GIGANTIC GOURDS FROM ACROSS THE STATE TIPPED THE SCALES NEAR SALT LAKE CITY SUNDAY.
THE WINNER WEIGHED IN AT ONE THOUSAND, 454 POUNDS.
THE OWNER SAYS HE USED A LOT OF "PEDs", OR "PUMPKIN ENHANCING DRUGS", TO GET HIS SO BIG.
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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.
After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.
We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.
Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.
Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.
For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.
By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way 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.
BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS THIS MORNING OUT OF AFGHANISTAN WHERE OFFICIALS SAY NEARLY 20 PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN A SUICIDE BOMB.
NBC NEWS IS REPORTING THREE U-S SOLDIERS WERE KILLED IN THAT ATTACK.
IT HAPPENED IN KHOST, JUST OUTSIDE KABUL.
A SUICIDE BOMBER REPORTEDLY DROVE A MOTORCYCLE PACKED WITH EXPLOSIVES INTO AFGHAN POLICE AND U-S TROOPS.
A TALIBAN SPOKESMAN CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ATTACK.
THE DEATH TOLL OF U-S MILITARY IN AFGHANISTAN IS NOW MORE THAN 2-THOUSAND IN THE 11-YEAR WAR.
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ALL NEW JUST INTO OUR NEWSROOM ---
THANKS TO TIPS FROM THE COMMUNITY, CHARLOTTE COUNTY DETECTIVES SAY THEY HAVE IDENTIFIED THE BOYS YOU SEE HERE IN THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.
WE FIRST SHOWED YOU THIS VIDEO ON NBC-2 YESTERDAY.
DETECTIVES WANTED TO KNOW WHO THESE BOYS WERE, TO SEE IF THEY KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT A FIRE AT A PORT CHARLOTTE BUSINESS.
THE FIRE HAPPENED AT KALLIS GERMAN BUTCHER SHOP.
THAT'S ON U-S 41.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE FIRE WAS ARSON.
WE EXPECT TO GET MORE DETAILS LATER TODAY.
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A BONITA SPRINGS TEENAGER -- *HIT BY A DEPUTY'S CRUISER -- IS IN FAIR CONDITION AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS LEE COUNTY DEPUTY CHRISTOPHER MEYER WAS RESPONDING TO A DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE CALL, WHEN 18 YEAR OLD MEGAN CONWAY WALKED IN FRONT OF HIS CRUISER AND WAS HIT.
THIS HAPPENED AROUND 4AM SATURDAY ON OLIVE ROAD, AS SHE BEGAN TO CROSS SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.
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TROOPERS ARE TRYING TO TRACK DOWN THE DRIVER INVOVLED IN A DEADLY HIT AND RUN IN EAST NAPLES.
48-YEAR OLD ROBIN WALLACE WAS KILLED SATURDAY MORNING.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS ROBIN WAS HIT BY A CAR WHILE RIDING HER BIKE DOWN ESTEY AVENUE.
INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL INVESTIGATING HOW IT HAPPENED, AND WHO WAS BEHIND THE WHEEL.
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NBC-2 WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON A DEADLY SHOOTING THAT HAPPENED OVER THE WEEKEND IN FORT MYERS.
A TWENTY YEAR OLD MAN IS DEAD.
JONTAVIUS CARTER IS THE CITY'S 19TH HOMICIDE VICTIM THIS YEAR.
HE WAS SHOT SUNDAY MORNING IN THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS.
POLICE NOT RELEASING MANY DETAILS ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
CARTER GRADUATED FROM DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL IN MAY AND SPENT THE SUMMER WORKING AT THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK.
ORGANIZERS WITH THE FOOD BANK DESCRIBE CARTER AS GREAT YOUNG MAN, AND A HARD WORKER.
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THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE IS JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY,
AND BOTH CANDIDATES ARE REHEARSING LEADING UP TO WEDNESDAY'S EVENT.
MITT ROMNEY HAS BEEN PRACTICING WITH SENATOR ROB PORTMAN STANDING IN AS PRESIDENT OBAMA.
AND PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAMP HAS BEEN USING JOHN KERRY AS A STAND-IN FOR ROMNEY.
THEY DEBATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 9PM IN DENVER.
WATCH IT LIVE HERE ON NBC-2.
A NEW ABC NEWS/AP POLL SHOWS REGISTERED VOTERS, BY 2-TO-1 THINK PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL WIN THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES AND GO ON TO PREVAIL IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.
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HAPPENING TOMORROW,
HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER WILL HOLD A MEET AND GREET IN NAPLES.
THIS IS AN OPEN EVENT AT THE NAPLES VICTORY OFFICE.
THAT'S AT TAMIAMI TRAIL AND 26TH AVENUE NORTH.
DOORS OPEN AT 9AM -- THE EVENT BEGINS AT 10.
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THE U-S SUPREME COURT BEGINS A NEW TERM TODAY.
A RANGE OF EXPLOSIVE ISSUES ARE EXPECTED TO COME BEFORE THE COURT OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS.
INCLUDING AFFIRMITIVE ACTION IN UNIVERSITY RECRUITING, SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, VOTING RIGHTS, AND ABORTION.
LEGAL ANALYSTS SAY THIS COULD BE THE BIGGEST SUPREME COURT TERM IN AT LEAST A DECADE.
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STARTING TODAY,
MEDICARE WILL FINE FACILITIES THAT RE-ADMIT TOO MANY PEOPLE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DISCHARGE DUE TO COMPLICATIONS.
IT'S PART OF A BROADER PUSH UNDER PRESIDENT OBAMA'S HEALTH CARE LAW,
TO IMPROVE QUALITY WHILE ALSO TRYING TO SAVE TAXPAYERS DOLLARS.
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EUROPEAN GOLFERS WIN THE RYDER CUP AGAIN.
COMPLETING A HISTORIC COMEBACK FROM A 4-POINT DEFICIT TO BEAT THE UNITED STATES.
IT WAS A BRUTAL LOSS FOR THE AMERICANS, WHO WERE POISED TO WIN THE RYDER CUP FOR ONLY THE THIRD TIME SINCE 1999.
AND A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT EUROPEAN GOLFER RORY MCILROY.
HE'S POKING FUN AT HIMSELF THIS MORNING AFTER ALMOST MISSING HIS TEE TIME.
THE NEAR DISASTER WAS CAUSED BY CONFUSION OVER TIME ZONES.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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