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NBC2 IS BREAKING NEW DETAILS IN THE MEDSTAR MESS--
A SECOND E-M-S ADMINISTRATOR IS OFF THE JOB.
THIS MORNING, WE HEAR FROM A FORMER PILOT OF THE SUSPENDED PROGRAM.
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PAUSE FOR JASON
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PLUS-
PRAYERS FOR JESSE WATLINGTON CONTINUE THIS MORNING-
AS THE COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO RALLY AROUND THE 6TH GRADER.
NBC2 HAS THE LATEST ON HIS CONDITION.
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GOOD MORNING!
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON NBC2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S SUNDAY,OCTOBER 7TH.
I'M KARLA RAY.
LET'S GET RIGHT TO THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
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NBC2 IS FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS-
POLICE ARE ON THE SCENE RIGHT NOW OF A DEATH INVESTIGATION ON THE TARPON STREET PIER-
IT IS CONSIDERED SUSPICIOUS.
THIS IS A LIVE LOOK AT THE SCENE.
THAT'S NEAR PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
ACCORDING TO POLICE, TWO PEOPLE FOUND A BODY WHILE WALKING ALONG THE PIER.
POLICE TELL US, THERE IS *NO* ACTIVE SEARCH FOR A SUSPECT
POLICE ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN.
WE HAVE A CREW ON SCENE AND WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS STORY.
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8 BOATERS ARE BACK ON DRY LAND THIS MORNING AFTER THEIR BOAT STARTED TAKING ON WATER LAST NIGHT.
THIS IS AN UPDATE TO A STORY WE FIRST BROUGHT YOU DURING THE 11 O'CLOCK NEWS.
THE COAST GUARD TELLS NBC2 THEY RESPONDED TO A DISTRESS CALL NEAR BOCA GRANDE PASS LATE LAST NIGHT.
FIVE ADULTS AND THREE KIDS WERE ON BOARD A 25 FOOT PRO LINER.
THE GROUP WAS DROPPED OFF AT THE PLACIDA BOAT RAMP.
INVESTIGATORS ARE NOW TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY THE BOAT STARTED TAKING ON WATER.
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A SECOND TOP LEE COUNTY E-M-S ADMINISTRATOR-- OFF THE JOB WITHIN THE COURSE OF A *WEEK.
WE LEARNED CHIEF KIM DICKERSON *RETIRED FRIDAY--
SHE HAD BEEN ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE SINCE LAST WEEK.
ON SATURDAY, AN EMAIL ANNOUNCING HER RETIREMENT WAS SENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES.
THE NEWS COMES ON THE HEELS OF A COUNTY MANAGER REPORT. WHICH STATES TOP EMS ADMINISTRATORS *KNEW ABOUT PERSONNEL PROBLEMS WITHIN MEDSTAR.BUT NEVER TOLD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION.
NBC2 CAUGHT UP WITH ONE OF THE PILOTS WHO LOST HIS JOB WHEN THE EMERGENCY HELICOPTER PROGRAM SHUT DOWN --
WHO SAYS HER RESIGNATION IS PROOF *HE AND OTHERS SHOULD BE REINSTATED.
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8:14:17 we're sitting at home unemployed without any kind of benefits, while the people that have been accused of the wrongdoing are just simply resigning or retiring and continue to draw their pay and their benefits 29
FORMER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR JOHN WILSON ALSO RETIRED A WEEK AGO.
THE PAIR SHUT DOWN MEDSTAR WITHOUT NOTICE ON AUGUST 21-ST, ORIGINALLY SAYING IT WAS TO APPLY FOR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION.
SINCE THEN, THE NBC2 INVESTIGATORS FOUND MORE THAN $3-MILLION IN IMPROPERLY BILLED FLIGHTS. AND EMAILS WHICH SUGGEST ACCREDITATION WAS SIMPLY A DIVERSION.
THE FAA AND LEE COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS ARE INVESTIGATING.
WE REACHED OUT TO DICKERSON MULTIPLE TIMES FOR COMMENT,
BUT DID NOT HEARD BACK.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
A stream of tropical moisture across the Florida peninsula will crank out another day of scattered storms and high humidity for Southwest Florida. A fair amount of clouds will also litter our sky, only allowing for partial sunshine.
Rain chances are back in the forecast today, but most of the storms won't develop until the late afternoon and evening. It looks as though the prime time for rain, as we often see this time of year, will be from 5-8 p.m. One or two storms may be intense, producing heavy rain, lots of lightning, and gusty winds. The slow moving nature of the storms will present the risk for high rain totals in spots that get caught underneath one of the heavy downpours.
Temperatures will be fairly warm again today. We'll spend most of the morning in the mid to upper 70s and then warm to the mid to upper 80s by midday. Most places will see a high close to 90 before the afternoon storms develop, cooling the air slightly with stronger breezes along with more clouds cover.
By this evening a few storms will linger through 8-9 p.m., but tonight's storms shouldn't be as long lived as the ones we around Saturday night. We'll be left with a partly cloudy sky through the overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s by early Monday.
Monday will feature a mix of sun and clouds along with another round of afternoon scattered storms, but changes are coming from Tuesday and beyond. A batch of dry air will slide into Southwest Florida through the day Tuesday, effectively squashing our rain chances for the second half of the week. A few showers and storms will still be possible Tuesday afternoon, but the areal coverage should be much lower.
Wednesday through Friday will be mostly dry with plentiful sunshine and some patchy afternoon clouds. Highs will still be rather warm as we top out close to 90, but a slight dip in humidity will make the air feel a little more comfortable.
In the tropics, all is quiet, and we don't expect any development through the next few days.
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WE TAKE YOU BACK NOW TO THAT BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS-
POLICE ARE ON THE SCENE OF A SUSPICIOUS DEATH INVESTIGATION ON THE TARPON STREET PIER.
NBC2'S LAUREN DISPIRITO JUST SPOKE TO POLICE ON SCENE--
LAUREN, WHAT CAN YOU TELL US?
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THEY ARE CONSIDERING THIS DEATH TO BE SUSPICIOUS --
TWO PEOPLE FOUND A DEAD BODY WHILE WALKING ALONG TARPON PIER.
THE CALL CAME IN AT 2:50AM
NO ACTIVE SEARCH FOR A SUSPECT. RIGHT NOW POLICE ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED.
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THE BODY'S BEEN TAKEN TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE.
trying to identify the male, BUT SAY IT APPEARS TO BE THE BODY OF A HISPANIC MALE IN HIS 20S TO 30S.
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NBC2 IS CONTINUING TO MONITOR THE CONDITION OF JESSE WATLINGTON-
THE FORT MYERS 6TH GRADER AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
ON FRIDAY JESSE WAS DOING ABOUT 75% OF THE BREATHING ON HIS OWN.
AT LAST CHECK, HE'S DOING LESS THAN 10 PERCENT ON HIS OWN.
THE FAMILY HAS BEEN ASKING FOR PRAYERS.AND WE'VE SEEN SUPPORT FROM PEOPLE ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
YESTERDAY'S GAME AGAINST THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NAPLES WAS CANCELLED OUT OF RESPECT FOR JESSE.
BUT THE OPPOSING TEAM STILL GOT TOGETHER TO SHOW SUPPORT.
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as a parent it's almost incomprehensible how you would feel
we got someone struggling right now, and that's a lot more important that playing a game
AGAIN, JESSE IS STILL IN CRITICAL CONDITION AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.
TO SHARE YOUR PRAYERS AND LIKE JESSE'S PAGE ONLINE. GO TO OUR WEBSITE, N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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DECISION 2012-
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS BACK ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL TODAY-
HE'LL BE CAMPAIGNING IN CALIFORNIA.
REPUBLICAN NOMINEE MITT ROMNEY IS STILL IN FLORIDA, HE'LL BE ATTENDING A RALLY IN PORT SAINT LUCIE.
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN ARE GETTING READY FOR THURSDAY'S VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.
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THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS JUST TWO DAYS AWAY-
AND BOTH PARTIES ARE OUT IN FULL FORCE, TRYING TO DRUM UP SUPPORT FOR THEIR CANDIDATE COME NOVEMBER.
AS NBC-2'S GEORGE SOLIS REPORTS. FROM PHONE CALLS TO BOUNCE HOUSES. BOTH SIDES ARE WORKING AS HARD AS THEY CAN TO GET OUT THE VOTE.
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FOR KIDS THIS WAS A CHANCE TO CLIMB A ROCK WALL, PLAY IN A POLICE CAR, AND EAT COTTON CANDY.
NATS
FOR ADULTS IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF HISTORY.
JUAN ARREGIN --- IS HERE, LIKE MANY OTHERS TO REGISTER TO VOTE.
50:29 "" " As US citizens we should all vote." - Arregin
A CHANCE HE'LL GET BECAUSE HE'S REGISTERING BEFORE THE OCTOBER 9TH DEADLINE.
41:27 "We're just trying to get as many people registered to vote as we can." - Mickey Gargan, Collier County Democratic Party Chair
SOME OF IT IS BEING DONE THROUGH EVENTS LIKE THESE.
THIS ONE IS BEING HELD BY ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA- FLORIDA
AN ORGANIZATION WHO'S EFFORTS FOCUS ON HELPING MINORITY VOTERS GET TO THE POLLS FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA.
39:51"We need to go and vote it's the only way our voice will be heard. - Betty Mcguire, Organizing for America, Florida
REPUBLICANS ARE TAKING A DIFFERENT APPROACH.IN WHAT THEY'RE CALLING 'SUPER SATURDAY.'
52:37" Today we had a bank of phone callers making 5000 thousand calls all across the state of Florida." - Eloise Thomson, Republican Party, Collier County
THEY ARE ALSO GOING DOOR-TO-DOOR MAKING SURE THOSE ALREADY REGISTERED WITH THE PARTY WILL BE VOTING FOR THE ROMNEY-RYAN TICKET.
54:17"We liked doing that actually the best that's what our forte is, the grassroots campaign." Thomson
BOTH SIDES SAY THEY KNOW THE CLOCK IS TICKING AND THAT EVERY VOTE COUNTS.
IN NAPLES, GEORGE SOLIS NBC-2
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A CHECK OF JUST HOW MANY PEOPLE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COULD BE CASTING BALLOTS IN NOVEMBER-
LEE COUNTY HAS MORE THAN 375 THOUSAND REGISTERED VOTERS.
COLLIER HAS ALMOST 178 THOUSAND-
AND CHARLOTTE HAS OVER 144 THOUSAND REGISTERED VOTERS.
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TROOPERS NOW BELIEVE SPEED-- AND *HEAVY RAIN ARE TO BLAME FOR A CHAIN REACTION OF 12 DIFFERENT CRASHES ALONG I-75 NEAR SARASOTA.
IT HAPPENED FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANES OF THE INTERSTATE.
MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE WERE HURT-
22 PEOPLE WERE SENT TO THE HOSPITAL.
THE CRASHES BACKED UP TRAFFIC FOR HOURS.
WATERMAN METEOROLOGIST ALLYSON RAE WAS STUCK IN IT.
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What happened with us - and I think it happened to several other people - is since we weren't moving, our car kept overheating so we had to pull over to the side, low on gas, it was just kind if a messy situation for everybody.
WE ARE CERTAINLY GLAD SHE IS OK--
AND THE GOOD NEWS-- EVERYONE INVOLVED IS EXPECTED TO BE FINE.
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ANOTHER ENDANGERED FLORIDA PANTHER HAS DIED.
THAT'S THE *17TH THIS YEAR.
A CAR COLLIDED WITH THE ANIMAL IN COLLIER COUNTY.
ACCORDING TO F-W-C.THE FEMALE PANTHER WAS ABOUT TWO AND A HALF YEARS OLD.
BIOLOGISTS HAD TAGGED HER EARLIER THIS YEAR IN THE PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST.
SHE WAS HIT ON US-41 EAST OF SAN MARCO ROAD.
THERE ARE ONLY ABOUT AN ESTIMATED *80 FLORIDA PANTHERS STILL LIVING IN THE WILD.
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SCIENTISTS ARE CONTINUING TO KEEP A CLOSE WATCH ON A RED TIDE BLOOM OFF OF OUR COAST.
IT'S LOCATED BETWEEN SANIBEL ISLAND AND NAPLES.
BUT- IT'S SMALL AND NO FISH KILLS HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN THAT AREA.
A FISH KILL WAS REPORTED EARLIER THIS WEEK IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
BUT IF YOU HAVE BEACH PLANS TODAY, YOU SHOULD BE OK.
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LEE COUNTY IS STILL WAITING TO GET WATER SAMPLES BACK AFTER A SEWER LINE BREAK NEAR FORT MYERS BEACH.
THE BREAK HAPPENED FRIDAY AT THE LIFT STATION ON THE MAIN STREET OF SAN CARLOS ISLAND.
A SPOKESMAN FOR LEE COUNTY UTILITIES SAYS CREWS HAVE FINISHED WITH REPAIRS.
THE COUNTY IS CONTINUING TO ASK PEOPLE TO NOT SWIM OR FISH IN THE BAY UNTIL THOSE WATER TESTS COME BACK.
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THERE'S ONE MORE DAY OF THE WEEKEND LEFT TO ENJOY, AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOME FUN THINGS TO DO, YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE.
YOU'LL FIND THESE DANCERS AT THIS YEAR'S ITALIAN FEST.
ALONG WITH ALL OF YOUR WHOLESOME FAVORITE FOODS.
YOU CAN GO TO THIS AT THE ALLIANCE OF THE ARTS. IN FORT MYERS.
IT'S TODAY.
FROM ELEVEN TO FIVE.
THERE IS A SUGGESTED FIVE DOLLAR DONATION.
INAUGURAL RESTAURANT WEEK IN LEE COUNTY IS NOW HAPPENING.
YOU'LL FIND GREAT DEALS THROUGHOUT FORT MYERS AND SANIBEL
AND THE TASTE OF COCONUT RETURNS TODAY!
AND MORE DETAILS ON THE TASTE OF COCONUT POINT.
IT'S IN ESTERO.
FROM ELEVEN-THIRTY TO FOUR AT COCONUT POINT MALL.
YOU'LL FIND FOOD FROM 20 RESTAURANTS!
AND ADMISSION. IS THREE DOLLARS.
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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.
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BREAK ONE AT 6:09:30
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
A stream of tropical moisture across the Florida peninsula will crank out another day of scattered storms and high humidity for Southwest Florida. A fair amount of clouds will also litter our sky, only allowing for partial sunshine.
Rain chances are back in the forecast today, but most of the storms won't develop until the late afternoon and evening. It looks as though the prime time for rain, as we often see this time of year, will be from 5-8 p.m. One or two storms may be intense, producing heavy rain, lots of lightning, and gusty winds. The slow moving nature of the storms will present the risk for high rain totals in spots that get caught underneath one of the heavy downpours.
Temperatures will be fairly warm again today. We'll spend most of the morning in the mid to upper 70s and then warm to the mid to upper 80s by midday. Most places will see a high close to 90 before the afternoon storms develop, cooling the air slightly with stronger breezes along with more clouds cover.
By this evening a few storms will linger through 8-9 p.m., but tonight's storms shouldn't be as long lived as the ones we around Saturday night. We'll be left with a partly cloudy sky through the overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s by early Monday.
Monday will feature a mix of sun and clouds along with another round of afternoon scattered storms, but changes are coming from Tuesday and beyond. A batch of dry air will slide into Southwest Florida through the day Tuesday, effectively squashing our rain chances for the second half of the week. A few showers and storms will still be possible Tuesday afternoon, but the areal coverage should be much lower.
Wednesday through Friday will be mostly dry with plentiful sunshine and some patchy afternoon clouds. Highs will still be rather warm as we top out close to 90, but a slight dip in humidity will make the air feel a little more comfortable.
In the tropics, all is quiet, and we don't expect any development through the next few days.
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BREAK TWO AT 6:19:30
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
A stream of tropical moisture across the Florida peninsula will crank out another day of scattered storms and high humidity for Southwest Florida. A fair amount of clouds will also litter our sky, only allowing for partial sunshine.
Rain chances are back in the forecast today, but most of the storms won't develop until the late afternoon and evening. It looks as though the prime time for rain, as we often see this time of year, will be from 5-8 p.m. One or two storms may be intense, producing heavy rain, lots of lightning, and gusty winds. The slow moving nature of the storms will present the risk for high rain totals in spots that get caught underneath one of the heavy downpours.
Temperatures will be fairly warm again today. We'll spend most of the morning in the mid to upper 70s and then warm to the mid to upper 80s by midday. Most places will see a high close to 90 before the afternoon storms develop, cooling the air slightly with stronger breezes along with more clouds cover.
By this evening a few storms will linger through 8-9 p.m., but tonight's storms shouldn't be as long lived as the ones we around Saturday night. We'll be left with a partly cloudy sky through the overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s by early Monday.
Monday will feature a mix of sun and clouds along with another round of afternoon scattered storms, but changes are coming from Tuesday and beyond. A batch of dry air will slide into Southwest Florida through the day Tuesday, effectively squashing our rain chances for the second half of the week. A few showers and storms will still be possible Tuesday afternoon, but the areal coverage should be much lower.
Wednesday through Friday will be mostly dry with plentiful sunshine and some patchy afternoon clouds. Highs will still be rather warm as we top out close to 90, but a slight dip in humidity will make the air feel a little more comfortable.
In the tropics, all is quiet, and we don't expect any development through the next few days.
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OUR TEMPERATURES MAY STILL FEEL LIKE SUMMER-
BUT LOOK AT PEOPLE IN CHICAGO!
LOWS WERE EXPECTED TO DROP INTO THE MID-THIRTIES OVERNIGHT.
AND THERE ARE EVEN FREEZE WARNINGS IN SOME PARTS OF ILLINOIS.
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AND FURTHER NORTH IN MICHIGAN--
THE STATE'S UPPER PENINSULA SAW THE FIRST SNOW OF THE YEAR YESTERDAY.
PEOPLE THERE ALSO SAW SOME RAIN AND SOME SLEET AS WELL.
STRONG WINDS ADDED AN EXTRA BITE TO THE CHILLY AIR.
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NOW TO A NBC2, CONSUMER ALERT-
A COMMON INGREDIENT IN PET SHAMPOOS COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS ALLERGIC REACTION.
LYNDA BAQUERO SPOKE WITH ONE WOMAN WHO ALMOST LOST HER PET.
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GINGER'S A LOVABLE THREE YEAR OLD POMERANIAN. YOU'D NEVER KNOW NOW THAT RECENTLY, SHE WAS SERIOUSLY ILL.
"I noticed her abdomen was very red. You couldn't really touch her. It seemed like it would hurt her skin to even contact."
LAURA HUGHES-- WHO HAS TWO POMERANIANS AT HOME TOOK GINGER TO THE VET.
AFTER GIVING HER MEDICINE AND BRINGING HER BACK HOME, GINGER ONLY GOT WORSE. BY THE TIME SHE SAW DR. JOHN FONDACARO, GINGER WAS IN TROUBLE.
"Her x-rays show edema everywhere. She had so much blood in her lungs. We just weren't sure. sorry. And they said she may not make it. We're gonna do the best we can."
"In this case, Ginger's case, it definitely could have been fatal."
HOW DID GINGER END UP THIS WAY? LAURA BLAMES A REACTION TO THE SHAMPOO USED BY THE DOG'S GROOMER.
"Since this product that I've now looked at the ingredient list, includes this D-Lemonine in it, which is recognized to cause both topical reactions and can create a reaction like this, it's the most likely offending agent."
SO WHAT IS D-LIMONENE?
"D-Limonene is a botanical extract, an oil extract."
DR. FONDACARO SHOWED ME A VETERINARIAN MEDICAL MANUAL, WHICH STATES: "SEPTICEMIA, WHICH IS A SERIOUS, LIFE-THREATENING INFECTION, WAS REPORTED IN A TWO YEAR OLD CAT FOLLOWING APPLICATION OF A D-LIMONENE CONTAINING INSECTICIDAL SHAMPOO"
THE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY HAS SAID: "ACTIVE D-LIMONENE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE ON DOGS OR CATS."
These reactions may not be very common, but when they do occur, they can be very serious.
"If you don't ask what your groomer is using, I guess you could possibly have the reaction that my dog had."
DR. FONDACARO RECOMMENDS TESTING A PATCH OF SKIN ON A PET BEFORE APPLYING ANY PRODUCT CONTAINING D-LIMONENE. AS FOR GINGER.
"Ginger appears to have made a full recovery, so that is really great."
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LYNDA BAQUERO REPORTING.
AS ALWAYS, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ALLERGIES YOUR PET MAY HAVE, BE SURE TO ASK YOU VET.
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NBC-2 IS ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS OUT OF FORT MYERS.
WE'RE TOLD A DEATH INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW AT THE TARPON STREET PIER.
THAT'S NEAR PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
FORT MYERS POLICE TELL US TWO PEOPLE FOUND A DEAD BODY WHILE WALKING ALONG THE PIER.
THEY SAY THE CALL CAME IN AROUND BEFORE THREE THIS MORNING.
RIGHT NOW, WE KNOW THERE IS *NOT AN ACTIVE SEARCH FOR A SUSPECT.
POLICE ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN.
WE HAVE A CREW ON SCENE AND WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS STORY.
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YOU ARE WATCHING NBC TWO NEWS TODAY.
STRAIGHT AHEAD, A LIVE REPORT OUT OF FORT MYERS--
CREWS ON SCENE OF A DEATH INVESTIGATION AT THE TARPON STREET PIER.
STAY WITH US.
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BREAK THREE AT 6:27:15
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FOR THE SECOND TIME IN A WEEK, A HIGH RANKING OFFICIAL INSIDE MEDSTAR SUDDENLY RETIRES.
THIS MORNING, NBC2 HAS THE LATEST ON THE MEDSTAR SCANDAL-
AND WHY ONE FORMER PILOT SAYS HE'S RELIEVED.
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I've been out of work for a little bit and now - this is the day.
PLUS-
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE LINE UP FOR JOBS AT THE EDISON MALL-
NBC2 TAKES A LOOK AT WHY THE NEED FOR JOBS IS GREATER THIS TIME OF YEAR.
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GOOD MORNING!
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON NBC2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S SUNDAY OCTOBER 7TH, 2012.
I'M KARLA RAY.
HERE'S A LOOK AT THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
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WE TAKE YOU BACK NOW TO THAT BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS-
POLICE ARE ON THE SCENE OF A SUSPICIOUS DEATH INVESTIGATION ON THE TARPON STREET PIER.
NBC2'S LAUREN DISPIRITO SPOKE TO POLICE ON SCENE--
LAUREN, WHAT CAN YOU TELL US?
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THEY ARE CONSIDERING THIS DEATH TO BE SUSPICIOUS --
TWO PEOPLE FOUND A DEAD BODY WHILE WALKING ALONG TARPON PIER.
THE CALL CAME IN AT 2:50AM
NO ACTIVE SEARCH FOR A SUSPECT. RIGHT NOW POLICE ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED.
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THE BODY'S BEEN TAKEN TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE.
trying to identify the male, BUT SAY IT APPEARS TO BE THE BODY OF A HISPANIC MALE IN HIS 20S TO 30S.
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MCALLISTER 8:13:05 i'm relieved that she has resigned because it seems like we're getting to the people responsible 12
THIS MORNING, LEE COUNTY E-M-S CHIEF KIM DICKERSON IS OFF THE JOB.
NBC 2 OBTAINED AN EMAIL SENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES SATURDAY MORNING CONFIRMING DICKERSON HAS RESIGNED.
SHE'S THE SECOND HIGH-RANKING PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL TO STEP DOWN IN THE WAKE OF THE MEDSTAR MELTDOWN.
AND NOW, ONE OF THE PILOTS WHO LOST HIS JOB WHEN THE EMERGENCY HELICOPTER PROGRAM WAS GROUNDED, REACTS.
HERE'S NBC2 JENNIFER TRAMMEL.
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FIRED MEDSTAR PILOT ARNOLD MCALLISTER CAN'T SAY HE'S SURPRISED TO HEAR EMS CHIEF KIM DICKERSON HAS STEPPED DOWN.
8:13:56 i think that's the easy way out for most of these managers 59
DICKERSON IS THE *SECOND TOP ADMINISTRATOR TO LEAVE LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AFTER A SERIES OF NBC2 INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE MEDSTAR SHUTDOWN.
FORMER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR JOHN WILSON RETIRED ONE WEEK AGO.
WILSON AND DICKERSON SHUT DOWN THE MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM WITHOUT NOTICE BACK ON AUGUST 21-ST.
KIM DICKERSON 9:39:13 we've got our county very well covered we feel that we're operating safely and the public has nothing to worry about 19
THIS MORNING -- ACTING CHIEF SCOTT TUTTLE SENT THIS EMAIL TO ALL PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES.ANNOUNCING KIM DIKCERSON HAD RETIRED.EFFECTIVE YESTERDAY.
IN THE EMAIL, TUTTLE SAYS "SHE SERVED OUR COMMUNITY WITH DEDICATION FOR DECADES."
THE ANNOUNCEMENT COMES ONE WEEK AFTER DICKERSON WAS PLACED ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE.
AND JUST A DAY AFTER A COUNTY MANAGER REPORT THAT STATED TOP EMS ADMINISTRATORS *KNEW ABOUT PERSONNEL PROBLEMS WITHIN MEDSTAR.BUT NEVER RELAYED THE INFORMATION TO COUNTY ADMINISTRATION.
MCALLISTER SAYS HE'S FRUSTRATED.
8:14:17 we're sitting at home unemployed without any kind of benefits, while the people that have been accused of the wrongdoing are just simply resigning or retiring and continue to draw their pay and their benefits 29
WE TRIED REACHING DICKERSON THIS AFTERNOON --
VOICEMAIL 10:36:21 hi this is kim dickerson chief of lee county emergency services 25
-- BUT HER CELL PHONE WENT STRAIGHT TO VOICEMAIL.
VOICEMAIL NAT 10:36:38 leave your name and number
OUR CREW ALSO STOPPED BY THE FORMER CHIEF'S HOME.
AS FOR THIS PILOT --
HE JUST WANTS TO GET BACK IN THE AIR.
18:18:21 we want to get back to doing what we're trained to do
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WILSON AND DICKERSON SHUT DOWN THE MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM IN AUGUST, CITING A DESIRE TO APPLY FOR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION.
SINCE THEN, THE NBC2 INVESTIGATORS UNCOVERED MORE THAN $3-MILLION IN IMPROPERLY BILLED FLIGHTS. AND EMAILS WHICH SUGGEST ACCREDITATION WAS SIMPLY A DIVERSION.
THE FAA AND LEE COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS ARE INVESTIGATING.
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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.
A stream of tropical moisture across the Florida peninsula will crank out another day of scattered storms and high humidity for Southwest Florida. A fair amount of clouds will also litter our sky, only allowing for partial sunshine.
Rain chances are back in the forecast today, but most of the storms won't develop until the late afternoon and evening. It looks as though the prime time for rain, as we often see this time of year, will be from 5-8 p.m. One or two storms may be intense, producing heavy rain, lots of lightning, and gusty winds. The slow moving nature of the storms will present the risk for high rain totals in spots that get caught underneath one of the heavy downpours.
Temperatures will be fairly warm again today. We'll spend most of the morning in the mid to upper 70s and then warm to the mid to upper 80s by midday. Most places will see a high close to 90 before the afternoon storms develop, cooling the air slightly with stronger breezes along with more clouds cover.
By this evening a few storms will linger through 8-9 p.m., but tonight's storms shouldn't be as long lived as the ones we around Saturday night. We'll be left with a partly cloudy sky through the overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s by early Monday.
Monday will feature a mix of sun and clouds along with another round of afternoon scattered storms, but changes are coming from Tuesday and beyond. A batch of dry air will slide into Southwest Florida through the day Tuesday, effectively squashing our rain chances for the second half of the week. A few showers and storms will still be possible Tuesday afternoon, but the areal coverage should be much lower.
Wednesday through Friday will be mostly dry with plentiful sunshine and some patchy afternoon clouds. Highs will still be rather warm as we top out close to 90, but a slight dip in humidity will make the air feel a little more comfortable.
In the tropics, all is quiet, and we don't expect any development through the next few days.
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DECISION 2012-
AND THIS PAST WEEK ON THE CAMPAIGN TRIAL HAS BEEN ONE OF TWISTS AND TURNS-
THE LATEST TWIST CAME A FEW DAYS AGO, WHEN THE LATEST UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS SHOWED A RATE BETTER THAN EXPECTED.
AND NOW, THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE PREPPING FOR THEIR OWN SHOWDOWN ON THURSDAY IN KENTUCKY.
BRIAN MOOAR HAS THE STORY FROM WASHINGTON.
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IN HIS WEEKLY ADDRESS … PRESIDENT OBAMA'S TALKING ABOUT THE SUDDEN DROP IN UNEMPLOYMENT THAT'S GOOD NEWS FOR THE ECONOMY AND GREAT NEWS FOR HIS REELECTION CAMPAIGN.
"More Americans are entering the work force. More Americans are getting jobs."
UNEMPLOYMENT DROPPED FROM 8.1 TO 7.8 PERCENT.
BUT MITT ROMNEY HAS HIS OWN TAKE ON WHY.
Presidential Nominee:23 -:32
"If the number of people, if the percentage of the American populations were in the workforce, were the same today and the day he was elected our unemployment rate would be 11 percent."
STILL … THE UNEMPLOYMENT NEWS KNOCKED TALK OF WEDNESDAY NIGHT'S DEBATES - AND THE PRESIDENT'S POOR PERFORMANCE - OUT OF THE HEADLINES.
SOME REPUBLICANS FIND THAT TOO CONVENIENT …
FORMER GE CEO JACK WELCH WENT SO FAR AS TO SUGGEST ON TWITTER THAT THE LABOR DEPARTMENT BOOKS HAD BEEN COOKED.
NO SUPER - MSNBC OFF AIR SPLIT SCREEN
"I have no evidence to prove that I just raised the question."
"These are our best trained and best skilled individuals who are working in the BLS and it's really ludicrous to hear that kind of statement."
WHILE MITT ROMNEY'S WIFE WAS WORKING THE PHONES …
/NATS/
HI. this is actually Ann Romney
THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES WERE GETTING READY FOR THEIR BIG SHOWDOWN … HOPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ON THE BIG STAGE.
BRIAN MOOAR, NBC NEWS, WASHINGTON.
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DEMOCRATS SAY THEY'VE HAD A BANNER FUND-RAISING MONTH - TAKING IN 181 MILLION DOLLARS IN SEPTEMBER.
REPUBLICANS HAVEN'T YET REVEALED HOW MUCH THEY RAISED LAST MONTH - BUT BOTH SIDES NEED A BIG RESERVE TO COMPETE IN THIS FINAL MONTH BEFORE ELECTION DAY.
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A NEW POLL SHOWS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WITH A VERY SLIM LEAD OVER REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY.
THE REUTERS POLL SHOWS OBAMA LEADING ROMNEY BY 47-TO-45 PERCENT.
IT FOUND THAT ROMNEY POSTED SOME GAINS FROM UNDECIDED VOTERS.
RASMUSSEN RELEASED POST-DEBATE POLLS SHOWING DEAD HEATS IN OHIO, VIRGINIA AND FLORIDA, COMPARED TO LAST MONTH WHEN OBAMA WAS OPENING UP A LEAD IN THOSE AND OTHER STATES.
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A BIG TOPIC- OF COURSE IS JOBS--
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE PACKED THE EDISON MALL-
THE MALL HELD A FIRST OF IT'S KIND JOB FAIR YESTERDAY-
NBC2'S KIM BROWN DIGS DEEPER INTO THE *NEED THIS TIME OF YEAR.
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NATS
NEARLY 550 PEOPLE LINE UP INSIDE THE EDISON MALL.
I decided that today's the day that I'm going to get a job. I've been out of work for a little bit and now - this is the day.
KATHI REICHENBECHER THINKS HER GOOD LUCK CHARM IS HER DAUGHTER KIMBERLY.
WHO'S HERE APPLYING, TOO.
I've been looking for a long time, ever since I graduated high school I've been looking for one and that was over a year ago.
150 OPENINGS ARE UP FOR GRABS AMONG 12 RETAILERS - BETWEEN SEASONAL, FULL TIME, AND PART TIME WORK.
APPLICANTS CAME WITH RESUMES IN HAND.
We've been here in line over an hour and we still haven't - we can't see the tables yet.
ALL OF THE JOBS AREN'T JUST AT THE EDISON MALL.
THEY'RE SPREAD AMONG THREE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MALLS.
A lot of the retailers are hiring for Edison Mall but also our sister properties Coconut Point and Port Charlotte.
THE HOLIDAYS ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. AND UNEMPLOYMENT AVERAGES ABOVE 9 PERCENT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
.HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.
FOR SOME, LIKE GREG PETZEL, HE COULDN'T PASS UP A ONE ON ONE WITH HIRING MANAGERS.
It's worth it to try and get a job.
AND AS THEY PATIENTLY MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH THE LINE.
THEY'RE HOPEFUL AN OPPORTUNITY AWAITS.
They're looking for 150 people. We have to be at least two of them.
MALL MANAGERS HOPE TO HAVE ANOTHER JOB FAIR IN THE SPRING.
IN FORT MYERS KIM BROWN NBC-2.
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HAPPENING TONIGHT:
PRIVATE COMPANY, SPACE-X, IS GETTING READY TO LAUNCH ANOTHER CARGO SHIP TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
THE CALIFORNIA-BASED COMPANY WILL ATTEMPT TO SEND A CAPSULE TO THE I-S-S.
LIFT-OFF IS SCHEDULED FOR EIGHT-35 TONIGHT FROM CAPE CANAVERAL.
THIS MISSION IS THE FIRST UNDER A ONE-POINT-SIX BILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT WITH NASA.
THE CAPSULE WILL DOCK AT THE I-S-S THROUGH OCTOBER.
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THE SEARCH WILL GET UNDERWAY ONCE AGAIN THIS MORNING FOR A 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHO WENT MISSING IN A DENVER SUBURB.
POLICE SAY JESSICA RIDGEWAY LEFT HER HOME FRIDAY MORNING, BUT NEVER MADE IT TO A PARK WHERE SHE USUALLY MEETS A FRIEND TO WALK TO SCHOOL.
PEOPLE ARE VOLUNTEERING TO HELP THE GIRL'S FAMILY AND POLICE IN THE SEARCH.
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S/ CURTIS POCIUS / VOLUNTEER SEARCHER:08
"YOU'VE GOT A COMMUNITY OUT HERE RIGHT NOW THAT'S PULLING TOGETHER TO FIND EVERY PIECE OF EVIDENCE THEY CAN TO GET THIS GIRL BACK TO HER MOM."
POLICE SAY THEY GOT A LATE START IN THE CASE. BECAUSE THE GIRL'S MOTHER DIDN'T IMMEDIATELY REALIZE SHE WAS MISSING.
THE MOTHER WORKS NIGHTS, AND POLICE SAY SHE SLEPT THROUGH A CALL FROM THE SCHOOL TO TELL HER JESSICA HAD NOT ARRIVED.
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AN 18 YEAR OLD UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA STUDENT IS DEAD THIS MORNING, AFTER BEING SHOT BY A POLICE OFFICER.
POLICE SAY AN OFFICER WENT OUTSIDE TO CHECK OUT A BANGING NOISE ON A WINDOW AND WAS CONFRONTED BY A NAKED MAN, WHO REPEATEDLY CHARGED THE OFFICER.
ACCORDING TO POLICE, THE OFFICER TRIED TO DEFUSE THE SITUATION, BUT THE LAST TIME THE STUDENT CHARGED, THE OFFICER SHOT THE MAN IN THE CHEST.
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THE FUNERAL FOR THE BORDER PATROL AGENT KILLED LAST WEEK ON THE ARIZONA-MEXICO BORDER IS TOMORROW-
THIS AS THE F-B-I CONTINUES IT'S INVESTIGATION INTO THE APPARENT FRIENDLY FIRE DEATH OF AGENT NICHOLAS IVIE.
THE SHOOTING HAPPENED AFTER AGENT IVIE AND TWO OTHER AGENTS RESPONDED TO A MOTION SENSOR ALARM NEAR THE BORDER TUESDAY.
TWO OF THE AGENTS WERE SHOT.
IVIE WAS 30-YEARS-OLD.
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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOME FUN THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, NBC2 IS YOUR ONE STOP SHOP WITH THIS MORNING'S THINGS 2 DO.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN-
HEAD TO THE MARCO/ NAPLES AREA--
HEAD OUT EARLY BECAUSE IT STARTS AT EIGHT O CLOCK.
AND FOR 60 DOLLARS YOU AND ANOTHER PERSON--
CAN GO SHELLING FOR AN HOUR AN A HALF IN THE REMOTE TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS.
FLORIDA NATURALIST CAPTAINS WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE ADVENTURE.
AND THIS AFTERNOON.
THE NAPLES PLAYERS PRESENT "SHOUT" THE MUSICAL.
IT'S AT THE SUGDEN COMMUNITY THEATER.
IT CELEBRATES THE FUN FASHION AND FREEDOM OF ENGLAND IN THE SIXTIES.
CATCH IT AT TWO O'CLOCK TODAY.
THIRTRY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR ADULTS.
AND TEN FOR CHILDREN.
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BREAK FOUR AT 6:39:30
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
A stream of tropical moisture across the Florida peninsula will crank out another day of scattered storms and high humidity for Southwest Florida. A fair amount of clouds will also litter our sky, only allowing for partial sunshine.
Rain chances are back in the forecast today, but most of the storms won't develop until the late afternoon and evening. It looks as though the prime time for rain, as we often see this time of year, will be from 5-8 p.m. One or two storms may be intense, producing heavy rain, lots of lightning, and gusty winds. The slow moving nature of the storms will present the risk for high rain totals in spots that get caught underneath one of the heavy downpours.
Temperatures will be fairly warm again today. We'll spend most of the morning in the mid to upper 70s and then warm to the mid to upper 80s by midday. Most places will see a high close to 90 before the afternoon storms develop, cooling the air slightly with stronger breezes along with more clouds cover.
By this evening a few storms will linger through 8-9 p.m., but tonight's storms shouldn't be as long lived as the ones we around Saturday night. We'll be left with a partly cloudy sky through the overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s by early Monday.
Monday will feature a mix of sun and clouds along with another round of afternoon scattered storms, but changes are coming from Tuesday and beyond. A batch of dry air will slide into Southwest Florida through the day Tuesday, effectively squashing our rain chances for the second half of the week. A few showers and storms will still be possible Tuesday afternoon, but the areal coverage should be much lower.
Wednesday through Friday will be mostly dry with plentiful sunshine and some patchy afternoon clouds. Highs will still be rather warm as we top out close to 90, but a slight dip in humidity will make the air feel a little more comfortable.
In the tropics, all is quiet, and we don't expect any development through the next few days.
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THIS MORNING, THE POPE'S BUTLER IS REPORTEDLY WAITING A PARDON-
AFTER BEING FOUND GUILTY OF STEALING PRIVATE DOCUMENTS AND LEAKING THEM TO A REPORTER.
MORE NOW FROM NBC'S DUNCAN GOLESTANI.
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Paulo Gabriele was always close to the Pope.whether upfront in the Popemobile or at his side serving dinner.
It was a trusted position and he betrayed that trust handing over thousands of copies of documents to an investigative journalist who was writing a tell-all book.
The so called Vatilkeaks caused a sensation with accusations of fighting and financial misdealings.
In court, the butler confessed to the crime but said he did it out of love for the church. NBC's Claudio Lavagna listened to the evidence.
"Gabriele's lawyer said he shouldn't be remembered as a thief and even that hoped his motives will be recognized and rewarded one day, and the butler said himself in court this morning: he did it for the church, and the pope"
Vatican judges disagreed, sentencing Gabriele to eighteen months in prison.
The butler now has to wait for forgiveness. from the very man he betrayed.
NATSOT IN ITALIAN
The Pope's spokesman says a pardon is likely and the Pontiff will now study the court file and decide.
But questions still remain - was Gabriele acting alone as he claimed? Some believe the case masks a wider power struggle within the Vatican.
"It is clear there is not only one man but a group of monsignors and employees of the Vatican who are following a line of underground opposition."
With or without help, it was a humble, trusted butler who briefly exposed the secret inner workings of the Catholic Church.
Duncan Golestani, NBC News, London.
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OKLAHOMA POLICE HAVE ARRESTED A MAN THEY SAY HAD BOMB-MAKING MATERIALS AND NOTES ABOUT DESTROYING DOZENS OF CHURCHES.
23-YEAR-OLD GREGORY WEILER WAS ARRESTED FRIDAY ON WEAPONS CHARGES AND FOR VIOLATING THE OKLAHOMA ANTI-TERRORISM ACT.
POLICE FOUND DETAILED MAPS AND NOTES ABOUT 48-CHURCHES IN WEILER'S HOTEL ROOM--
ALONG WITH EMPTY BOTTLES, DUCT TAPE AND A GAS CAN.
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THE F-B-I SAYS THE NUMBER OF LASER POINTERS BEING AIMED AT AIRPLANES IS BECOMING AN EPIDEMIC.
AN AGENCY BLOG POST SAYS THERE COULD BE 37-HUNDRED LASER ATTACKS BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
COMPARE THAT TO THE 283 INCIDENTS IN 2005 AND YOU'VE GOT AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND PERCENT.
LASER POINTERS CAN CAUSE PILOTS TO BECOME TEMPORARILY BLIND, WHICH OF COURSE CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION AT TAKEOFF AND LANDING.
ANYONE WHO INTENTIONALLY POINTS A LASER AT AN AIRCRAFT FACES PRISON TIME AND HEFTY FINES.
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AN ARMY VETERAN'S TATTOOS HAVE LEFT HIM OUT OF THE RUNNING FOR AN AIRPORT POLICE POSITION IN TAMPA.
REPORTER JOSH GREEN EXPLAINS THE REASONS FOR THE AIRPORT'S POLICY.
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"I got these two in Hawaii."
JAMES LYLE'S ARMS TELL THE STORY OF HIS LAST NINE YEARS IN THE ARMY.
:08- 13
"Two buddies of mine, they were really good buddies of mine that passed away."
THE FORMER MILITARY POLICE OFFICER THOUGHT HE WOULD BE A SHOO-IN FOR A TRAFFIC JOB AT THE AIRPORT IN TAMPA.
:19- 30
"I went ahead and applied for it and everything, they said I qualified. And the Aviation Authority gave me a phone call and said well, you do not qualify. And I said why, and they said well, it's because you have tattoos."
THE AIRPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT'S POLICY DOESN'T ALLOW OFFICERS TO COVER TATTOOS WITH LONG SLEEVES, BECAUSE IT'S NOT PART OF THE UNIFORM.
:38- 45
"When the policy was put in place in 2005 it was just seen as a matter of professionalism. We didn't want anything that would distract from the uniform."
:46- 51
BUT TAMPA AIRPORT POLICE ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS. SEVERAL OTHER BAY AREA DEPARTMENTS HAVE SIMILAR POLICIES.
TAMPA POLICE CAN'T HAVE THEM FOR INSTANCE, AND APPLICANTS MUST GET VISIBLE TATTOOS REMOVED BEFORE THEY CAN WORK THERE. MOST DEPARTMENTS WILL TELL YOU IT JUST BOILS DOWN TO PROFESSIONALISM.
1:03- 1:15
"I think if I'm a professional, and if I'm able to cover up the tattoos, if they think that's a professional preference, then I should be able to have that option. To be able to cover them up while I'm working."
JAMES LYLE'S STORY HAS CAUSED THE AIRPORT POLICE TO RE-EVALUATE AND ASK THAT QUESTION. IN THE MEANTIME, HE PROMISES TO FIGHT FOR WHAT HE CALLS HIS RIGHT OF EXPRESSION.AND THE CHANCE TO COVER IT UP IF NEED BE.
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THE AIRPORT'S POLICE CHIEF IS NOW RE-EVALUATING THE RULES BECAUSE OF THAT STORY.
IF THERE'S A CHANGE, IT COULD COME AS EARLY AS NEXT MONTH.
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NOW TO THIS MORNING'S HEALTH CAST-
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL NOW SAYS SEVEN PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM A FUNGAL MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.
THERE HAVE BEEN 64 CASES IN NINE STATES.
THIS OUTBREAK HAS BEEN LINKED TO STEROID INJECTIONS.
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY AROUND 75 MEDICAL FACILITIES IN 23 STATES RECEIVED THE CONTAMINATED PRODUCTS.
THE PLANT WHERE THE STEROID WAS MADE HAS VOLUNTARILY SHUT DOWN.
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MOST FAD DIETS DON'T LAST. BUT A NEW STUDY FINDS SOME WEIGHT LOSS PLANS CAN REAP LONG-TERM RESULTS.
RESEARCHERS DIVIDED A GROUP OF OBESE ADULTS INTO EITHER A LOW CALORIE, LOW CARB OR MEDITERRANEAN DIET PLAN FOR TWO YEARS.
FOUR YEARS AFTER THE STUDY ENDED, ALL WERE THINNER THAN BEFORE THEY BEGAN -- AND SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS.
HOWEVER WEIGHT LOSS WAS HIGHEST IN THE MEDITERRANEAN AND LOW CARB GROUPS.
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WE ALL KNOW TEXTING AND DRIVING CAN BE DANGERSOU-- HOW ABOUT TEXTING AND *WALKING?
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS KIDS WHO ARE HIT BY CARS WHILE WALKING-- ARE OFTEN DISTRACTED BY THEIR PHONES!
OF 14-HUNDRED CHILDREN TREATED IN THE E-R AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR--
NEARLY ONE IN FIVE WERE TEXTING, LISTENING TO MUSIC OR DISTRACTED BY A MOBILE DEVICE WHEN THEY WERE HIT.
RESEARCHERS SAY PEDIATRICIANS SHOULD BE EMPHASIZING SAFETY TIPS AS PART OF ROUTINE CHECK-UPS.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
JASON WILL HAVE AN UPDATE TO YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWOS IS STRAIGHT AHEAD AT 7-52.
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BREAK FIVE AT 6:49:45
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
A stream of tropical moisture across the Florida peninsula will crank out another day of scattered storms and high humidity for Southwest Florida. A fair amount of clouds will also litter our sky, only allowing for partial sunshine.
Rain chances are back in the forecast today, but most of the storms won't develop until the late afternoon and evening. It looks as though the prime time for rain, as we often see this time of year, will be from 5-8 p.m. One or two storms may be intense, producing heavy rain, lots of lightning, and gusty winds. The slow moving nature of the storms will present the risk for high rain totals in spots that get caught underneath one of the heavy downpours.
Temperatures will be fairly warm again today. We'll spend most of the morning in the mid to upper 70s and then warm to the mid to upper 80s by midday. Most places will see a high close to 90 before the afternoon storms develop, cooling the air slightly with stronger breezes along with more clouds cover.
By this evening a few storms will linger through 8-9 p.m., but tonight's storms shouldn't be as long lived as the ones we around Saturday night. We'll be left with a partly cloudy sky through the overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s by early Monday.
Monday will feature a mix of sun and clouds along with another round of afternoon scattered storms, but changes are coming from Tuesday and beyond. A batch of dry air will slide into Southwest Florida through the day Tuesday, effectively squashing our rain chances for the second half of the week. A few showers and storms will still be possible Tuesday afternoon, but the areal coverage should be much lower.
Wednesday through Friday will be mostly dry with plentiful sunshine and some patchy afternoon clouds. Highs will still be rather warm as we top out close to 90, but a slight dip in humidity will make the air feel a little more comfortable.
In the tropics, all is quiet, and we don't expect any development through the next few days.
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THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN SOME CITIES IS STARTING TO HOLD STRONG--
AND IT SEEMS LONDON IS CERTAINLY AMONG THEM.
RICHARD QUEST SHOWS US ONE TINY APARTMENT WITH ONE HEFTY PRICE TAG.
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SOME ARE COMPACT. OTHERS BIJOU - THERE ARE PIED-DE-TERRES, STUDIOS. THEN THERE'S FLAT 8F.
NOTHING QUITE PREPARES YOU FOR SOMETHING SO SMALL.
THIS IS IT. ALL OF IT. THERE IS NO MORE. 10 FOOT 4, BY 8 FOOT 4.
"I CAN'T TOUCH FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER WITHOUT HITTING THE WALL. I AM 6 FOOT 1 TALL, AND THIS IS THE LENGTH OF THE FLAT."
THE APARTMENT IS A CONVERTED PORTERS TOILET AND CLOAKROOM - IT TASKS EVEN THE ESTATE AGENTS VOCABULARY.
"Unusual, unique, interesting marketing opportunity.I would point out the high ceiling, I would point out the natural light coming through, I would point out the potential refurbishment, the location."
"THE ORIGINAL ASKING PRICE OF $145 THOUSAND HAS BEEN WELL EXCEEDED. THE CURRENT TOP OFFER IS BELIEVED TO BE AROUND $280 THOUSAND FOR ONE SIMPLE REASON. THE OLD RULE: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. THIS TINY APARTMENT IS IN THE BEST PART OF LONDON AND NEXT TO THE TOP PEOPLES DEPARTMENT STORE, HARRODS."
"You've got Harrods food hall opposite, who needs a kitchen? With this postcode you're going to get a hell of a lot of interest"
THE DEMAND FOR THIS UNIQUE PROPERTY HAS BEEN INTENSE. MORE THAN A HUNDRED VIEWINGS. A DOZEN OFFERS. IRONICALLY THE WINNER IS LIKELY TO BE AN INVESTOR FROM GREECE.
"MORE THAN A QUARTER OF A MILLION OF DOLLARS. IT'S AN AWFUL LOT OF MONEY FOR NOT A LOT OF APARTMENT. BUT IF THAT'S WHAT SOMEONE WILL PAY FOR IT, THEN THAT'S WHAT 8F IS WORTH. RICHARD QUEST, CNN, LONDON."
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IT'S A BIG STORY WHEN BIG BIRD ENTERS A PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.
FIRST, MITT ROMNEY PLUCKED HIM AND NOW BIG BIRD IS PECKING BACK.
CNN'S JEANNE MOES MILKS THE MOCKERY.
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HE'S GONE FROM BEING A HAPPY GO LUCKY BIRD.
I'm happy to be me.
TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT LINE. ALL BECAUSE OF A COUPLE OF MITT ROMNEY LINES.
I'm gonna stop the subsidy to PBS. I'm gonna stop other things, I
like PBS. I love big bird. But I'm not gonna keep spending money on things we borrow from China to pay for.
LET THE MOCKERY BEGIN. "OBAMA GOT BIN LADEN. I'LL GET BIG BIRD." "YOU TELL THAT SO AND SO ROMNEY, ANYONE WHO BLEEPS WITH BIG BIRD, BLEEPS WITH ME." BIG BIRD EVEN EXTENDED HIS MIDDLE FINGER AT THE CANDIDATE.
Are you gonna kill the one we know and all love?! Big bird?!
BIG BIRD STARTED HIS OWN PARODY TWITTER ACCOUNT. HE REACTED BY CRYING. HE SHOWED UP IN A DEBATE SPLIT SCREEN.
I like PBS. I love Big Bird.
HIS REACTION WAS A SCREAM.
Not gonna keep spending money on things to borrow from china to pay for.
HIS RESPONSE INCLUDED A MESSAGE.
F-U M-I-T-T.
A MESSAGE SPELLED OUT FOR MITT.
F-U M-I-T-T.
AND THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME MITT ROMNEY HAS THREATENED BIG BIRD. HE IS A SERIAL BIG BIRD STALKER.
I like Big Bird and bert and ernie.
I like PBS. I like watching Big Bird.
I like Big Bird and Bert and Ernie for my grand kinds to watch.
ONE BIG BIRD FAN GAVE PRESIDENT OBAMA FLAK FOR NOT STICKING UP FOR BIG BIRD.
All he had to say was this guy wants to get rid of Big Bird. He got rid of your jobs. Now he wants to get rid of Big Bird's job.
THE DAY AFTER THE DEBATE, THE PRESIDENT DID JOIN THE MOCKERY.
I mean thank goodness someone is finally getting tough on Big Bird. We didn't know Big Bird was driving the federal deficit.
TO BE CLEAR, CUTTING PBS FUNDING MIGHT NOT DIRECTLY ENDANGER BIG BIRD, SINCE SESAME STREET GETS MOST OF ITS MONEY FROM CORPORATE FUNDING AND DONATIONS. STILL MITT ROMNEY WAS DEPICTED MAKING BIG BIRD THANKSGIVING DINNER. "IF ROMNEY WINS, I DIE." BUT GOVERNOR ROMNEY OFFERED SOME HOPE.
I'm not gonna kill Big Bird I promise. But there are gonna be advertisements on PBS to pay for Big Bird.
Big Bird is gonna have to get used to Kellogg's Cornflakes.
MAYBE THIS IS WHAT IT WOULD HAVE SOUNDED LIKE.
I'm gonna stop the subsidy to PBS.
Well that's too bad.
IF BIG BIRD HAD JOINED THE DEBATE.
I like PBS.
Oh?
JEANNE MOOS, CNN,
I love big bird.
Really?!
NEW YORK.
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