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A YOUNG LIFE LOST.
THIS MORNING, AN OUTPOURING OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT AFTER AN 11 YEAR OLD STRUCK BY LIGHTNING PASSES AWAY OVER THE WEEKEND.
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PLUS, 3-2-1 BLASTOFF!
A PRIVATE SPACE SHIP IS NOW ON ITS WAY TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
THIS MORNING, THE VERY IMPORTANT CARGO THE ROCKET IS CARRYING.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND WELCOME TO MONDAY.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
WE BEGIN THIS MORNING WITH HEAVY HEARTS,
AS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE COMMUNITY MOURN THE LOSS OF A YOUNG BOY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
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11-YEAR-OLD JESSE WATLINGTON OF FORT MYERS PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY.
WE'RE HEARING STUDENTS AND OTHERS WILL WEAR PURPLE IN HIS MEMORY TODAY, HIS FAVORITE COLOR.
WATLINGTON DIED SHORTLY AFTER BEING TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.
JESSE WAS A SIXTH GRADER AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.
HE WAS STRUCK WEDNESDAY BY LIGHTNING, JUST AS FOOTBALL PRACTICE WAS GETTING UNDERWAY.
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The biggest thing for the family is just the appreciation for all the love and the prayers and the support of the community.
MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN POSTING PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY THROUGH A SPECIAL FACEBOOK PAGE.
THIS COMMENT FROM SUNDAY READS "JESSE WAS UNPLUGGED ABOUT 20 MINUTES AGO. AND ABOUT 2 MINUTES AGO.HIS HEART STOPPED. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU JESSE.
EVERYTHING I DO WILL BE FOR YOU. I NEED YOU.-CAROLINA WATLINGTON.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE YOUR COMMENTS AND LIKE JESSE'S PAGE ONLINE.
GO TO OUR WEBSITE, N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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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.
We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.
Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s
As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.
Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.
The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.
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NBC-2 MONITORING A ROCKET SENT TO SPACE TO DELIVER CARGO TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
THE ROCKET LIT UP THE SKY SUNDAY NIGHT WHEN IT LAUNCHED FROM CAPE CANAVERAL.
ONE THOUSAND POUNDS OF CARGO IS ON THE WAY TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION, INCLUDING CHOCOLATE-VANILLA SWIRL ICE CREAM FOR THE SPACE STATION CREW.
IT SHOULD GET THERE WEDNESDAY.
AND IT'S BRINGING STUFF BACK, TOO.
IT WILL BE ABLE TO CARRY BACK EXPERIMENT SAMPLES AND STATION HARDWARE THAT IS BROKEN OR NO LONGER NEEDED.
THIS IS THE FIRST OUT OF TWELVE RE-SUPPLY MISSIONS TO THE SPACE STATION.
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NBC-2 WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE 20TH HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS SO FAR THIS YEAR.
THE VICTIM'S IDENTITY AND CAUSE OF DEATH REMAIN A MYSTERY THIS HOUR.
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, A COUPLE DISCOVERED A VICTIM'S BODY ON THE TARPON STREET PIER.
THAT'S NEAR PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
NOW POLICE ARE TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN--
AND FIGURE OUT HOW HE WAS KILLED.
ACCORDING TO POLICE, HIS BODY WAS FOUND AROUND 3 A-M SUNDAY, AND HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON SCENE.
PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEARBY AND USE THE PIER SAY THE DISCOVERY MAKES THEM THING TWICE ABOUT HANGING OUT THERE.
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43:52 its a little bit scary i'm not gonna go out there after dark that's for sure 4356
36:41 finding a body there, that's kind of strange, when i left yesterday there was only 2 people fishing 36:48
FORT MYERS POLICE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP SOLVING THIS CRIME -- ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL CRIMESTOPPERS.
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NBC-2 HAS LEARNED A FLORIDA SOLDIER DIED IN AFGHANISTAN THIS WEEKEND.
WARRANT OFFICER JOSEPH SCHIRO WAS SHOT WHILE HE WAS ON PATROL IN THE WARDAK PROVINCE OF AFGHANISTAN.
THE 27-YEAR-OLD WAS FROM CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA.
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WE ARE IN THE FINAL MONTH OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION,
AND TODAY THE CANDIDATES ARE CAMPAIGNING ON OPPOSITE COASTS.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM TRACKING THE CANDIDATES, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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GOOD MORNING.
WITH EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY AND TH ELECTION LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY, EVERY DAY ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL IS CRUCIAL.
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TODAY MITT ROMNEY WILL DELIVER AN ADDRESS ON FOREIGN POLICY TO CADETS AT THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
THEN, HE WILL RALLY HE'LL SUPPORTERS IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, AN AREA DOMINATED BY MILITARY BASES AND DEFENSE CONTRACTORS.
THE PRESIDENT OBAMA HEADS TO CALIFORNIA TO DEDICATE A NATIONAL MONUMENT AT THE BURIAL SITE OF CESAR CHAVEZ.
THE PRESIDENT WILL ALSO BE FUNDRAISING DURING THE TRIP OUT WEST.
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THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN HAS ANNOUNCED HE HAD HIS BEST FUNDRAISING MONTH OF THE CAMPAIGN IN SEPTEMBER: $181 MILLION.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM SD NBC-2.
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AND A HEADS UP VOTERS.
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO REGISTER IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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AND NOW TO ANOTHER ELECTION.
VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ IS DECLARED THE WINNER IN THAT COUNTRY'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
CHAVEZ FACING HIS FIRST SERIOUS CHALLENGER IN 14 YEARS AS HEAD OF STATE.
CHAVEZ RECEIVED 54 PERCENT OF THE VOTE SUNDAY, TO SERVE AN UNPRECEDENTED THIRD TERM AFTER HE CHANGED THE COUNTRY'S CONSTITUTION.
SUPPORTERS SET OFF FIREWORKS AS THE RESULTS WERE ANNOUNCED.
CHAVEZ WILL HAVE A FREE HAND TO DOMINATE VENEZUELA FOR SIX MORE YEARS.
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CALIFORNIA DRIVERS ARE REELING THIS MORNING FROM THE HIGHEST GAS PRICES IN THE COUNTRY,
AND A RECORD HIGH FOR THE STATE.
BUT RELIEF IS EXPECTED IN THE COMING DAYS.
THE PRICE OF A GALLON OF UNLEADED REGULAR HAS TOPPED $4.65 IN THE GOLDEN STATE.
PART OF THE PROBLEM WAS A POWER OUTAGE LAST WEEK AT A REFINERY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, REDUCING SUPPLY.
THE REFINERY CAME BACK ONLINE FRIDAY, AND PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO STABILIZE IN THE COMING DAYS.
THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA HAS ORDERED EMERGENCY MEASURES TO REIN IN PRICES.
HE'S ALLOWING WINTER BLEND GAS TO BE SOLD A MONTH EARLY.
THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS $3.81.
FLORIDA'S AVERAGE IS NOW $3.68.
AND HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WE'RE PAYING $3.70.
FOR THE LOWEST PRICES AROUND, HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON PUMP PATROL.
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MORE FALLOUT THIS MORNING AFTER LEE COUNTY'S MEDSTAR PROGRAM WAS SUDDENLY GROUNDED AT THE END OF THE SUMMER.
NOW, EMS CHIEF KIM DICKERSON IS OFF THE JOB.
DICKERSON HAD BEEN ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR A WEEK.
HER "RETIREMENT" WAS ANNOUNCED IN AN EMAIL TO PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES SATURDAY.
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.
OVER THE WEEKEND-- ONE OF THE PILOTS WHO LOST HIS JOB WHEN THE EMERGENCY HELICOPTER PROGRAM SHUT DOWN -- SAYS HE WANTS THE CREW REINSTATED -- AND *PAID FOR THE LAST MONTH AND A HALF.
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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
DICKERSON IS THE *SECOND TOP ADMINISTRATOR TO LEAVE LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY AFTER THE MEDSTAR SHUTDOWN.
FORMER PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR JOHN WILSON RETIRED A WEEK AGO.
WILSON AND DICKERSON SHUT DOWN MEDSTAR WITHOUT NOTICE ON AUGUST 21-ST, ORIGINALLY SAYING IT WAS TO APPLY FOR NATIONAL ACCREDITATION.
SINCE THEN, NBC-2 UNCOVERED MORE THAN THREE-MILLION DOLLARS IN IMPROPERLY BILLED FLIGHTS. AND EMAILS WHICH SUGGEST ACCREDITATION WERE SIMPLY A DIVERSION.
THE F-A-A AND LEE COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS ARE INVESTIGATING.
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THE VICTIM IN A DEADLY BORDER PATROL SHOOTING LAST WEEK IN ARIZONA WILL BE LAID TO REST TO TODAY.
THE HEAD OF THE BORDER PATROL AGENTS UNION SAYS THE AGENT KILLED LAST WEEK, NICOLAS IVIE, OPENED FIRE ON TWO FELLOW AGENTS,
THINKING THEY WERE ARMED SMUGGLERS. AND WAS KILLED WHEN THEY RETURNED FIRE.
THE COUNTY SHERIFF CONFIRMS THE SCENARIO, BUT WOULD NOT SAY IF IVIE WAS THE FIRST TO SHOOT.
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THIS MORNING A SPECIAL EFFORT WILL GET UNDERWAY TO TEACH STUDENTS THE DANGERS OF TEXTING BEHIND THE WHEEL.
A-T-AND-T IS BRINGING A TEXTING WHILE DRIVING SIMULATOR TO FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL TODAY.
RESEARCH SHOWS TEENS SEND FIVE TIMES AS MANY TEXT MESSAGES A DAY AS AN ADULT ON AVERAGE.
AMD 75 PERCENT OF TEENS SURVEYED SAY TEXTING WHILE DRIVING IS "COMMON" AMONG THEIR FRIENDS.
WE'RE TOLD FORT MYERS MAYOR RANDY HENDERSON WILL BE ON HAND FOR THIS MORNING'S EVENT.
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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.
We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.
Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s
As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.
Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.
The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.
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A WILD SCENE CAUGHT ON CAMERA IN PHILADELPHIA.
AND IT WAS AT A WEDDING. IT EVEN TURNED DEADLY!
POLICE MADE THREE ARRESTS FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT. AND MORE COULD FOLLOW.
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WHAT STARTED WITH A PAIR OF WEDDINGS AT A FANCY HOTEL. ENDED WITH COPS SWARMING THE LOBBY -- AND ONE MAN DIED.
POLICE SAY THEY WERE OUTNUMBERED, THAT ONE ONE POINT, AT LEAST 75 PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED IN THE ALCOHOL-FUELED BRAWL THAT STARTED IN THE BAR AND THEN SPILLED INTO THE LOBBY.
AND A WOMAN IN A WHITE DRESS WAS KNOCKED TO THE GROUND.
ONE MAN DIED FROM A HEART ATTACK, A 57-YEAR-OLD BELIEVED TO BE AN UNCLE OF THE BRIDE.
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IF YOU LIVE OFF PLANTATION ROAD IN FORT MYERS-
YOU MIGHT EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY POWER OUTAGES.
NBC-2 CHECKED OVERNIGHT, AND A POWER POLE IN THE AREA IS STILL CRACKED AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED.
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT PLANS TO REPLACE THE POLE NEAR PLANTATION PRESERVE.
A CAR SMASHED INTO IT OVER THE WEEKEND,
CAUSING BOTH LANES OF TRAFFIC TO SHUT DOWN FOR HOURS.
THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
NO WORD ON THAT PERSON'S CONDITION.
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RED TIDE IS INCHING CLOSER TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THIS MORNING.
SCIENTISTS JUST FOUND A NEW BLOOM OFFSHORE BETWEEN SANIBEL ISLAND AND NAPLES.
BUT- IT'S SMALL AND NO FISH KILLS HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN THAT AREA.
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ON SAN CARLOS ISLAND THIS MORNING --
IT'S NOW SAFE TO SWIM AND FISH ON THE BAY SIDE OF SAN CARLOS DRIVE.
THE COUNTY MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT SUNDAY AFTER REVIEWING WATER RESULTS FOLLOWING FRIDAY'S SEWAGE LINE BREAK.
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THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE KILLED IN A FUNGAL MENINGITIS OUTBREAK IS GOING UP.
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL SAY SEVEN PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THE ILLNESS.
91 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INFECTED IN NINE STATES.
THIS OUTBREAK HAS BEEN LINKED TO STEROID INJECTIONS.
THE PLANT WHERE THE STEROID WAS MADE HAS VOLUNTARILY SHUT DOWN.
SIX FACILITIES IN FLORIDA HAVE REPORTED RECEIVING SHIPMENTS LINKED TO THE CONTAMINATION.
THREE ARE IN OCALA.
CLINICS IN ORLANDO, PENSACOLA, AND MIAMI ARE ALSO ON THAT LIST.
WE'VE POSTED THOSE FACILITIES ON OUR WEBSITE, NBC-DASH-TWO DOT COM.
JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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POLICE IN COLORADO ARE LOOKING FOR A BREAK IN THEIR SEARCH FOR A MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL.
YOUNG JESSICA RIDGEWAY WAS REPORTED MISSING FRIDAY AFTER SHE DIDN'T SHOW UP AT SCHOOL.
SOME 800 VOLUNTEERS SEARCHED FOR THE GIRL ON SATURDAY.
ON SUNDAY, SEARCH CREWS FOUND JESSICA'S BACKPACK ON A SIDEWALK ABOUT 6 MILES FROM HER HOME.
POLICE WOULD NOT DISCUSS THE CONTENTS OF IT.
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FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL IS LOOKING INTO WHAT CAUSED AT LEAST 12 SEPERATE CRASHES ALONG I-75 IN SARASOTA COUNTY.
IT HAPPENED FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANES OF THE INTERSTATE.
47 CARS DAMAGED.
MORE THAN 50 PEOPLE WERE INJURED - TWO CONSIDERED TRAUMA CASES.
F-H-P BELIEVES IT WAS WEATHER RELATED.
THE CRASHES BACKED UP TRAFFIC FOR HOURS.
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NBC-2 WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON THIS.
FLORIDA WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY THEY CAPTURED THIS NUISANCE BEAR.
BIOLOGISTS SAY THEY CAPTURED IT FRIDAY NIGHT.
WHEN WE GET MORE INFORMATION ON WHERE THEY CAUGHT IT, AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE CAPTURE, WE'LL BE SURE TO LET YOU KNOW.
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AND THIS MORNING, ANOTHER PANTHER DEATH TO REPORT.
F-W-C SAYS.A CAR COLLIDED WITH THE FLORIDA PANTER IN COLLIER COUNTY -- KILLING THE ANIMAL.
THE FEMALE PANTHER WAS ABOUT TWO AND A HALF YEARS OLD.
BIOLOGISTS HAD TAGGED HER EARLIER THIS YEAR IN THE PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST.
THE PANTER WAS HIT ON US-41 EAST OF SAN MARCO ROAD.
THIS IS THE 17-TH PANTER DEATH THIS YEAR.
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BUSINESSES ON FORT MYERS BEACH PULLED OFF THE 7TH ANNUAL PIRATE FEST.
AND NOW WE'RE WORKING TO GET FINAL TURNOUT NUMBERS.
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CANNON'S SIGNALED THE START OF THE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY. WHICH DRAWS THOUSANDS TO THE ISLAND EACH OCTOBER--
BEACH BUSINESS OWNERS THIS YEAR SCRAMBLED TO GET PERMITS, AFTER A PROMOTER POSTPONED WITH SHORT NOTICE AND THE EVENT WAS ALMOST CANCELED.
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THE NEW SEXIEST WOMAN ALIVE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED.
ANY GUESSES?
MILA KUNIS IS OFFICIALLY THE SEXIEST WOMAN ALIVE, ACCORDING TO ESQUIRE MAGAZINE.
AND I'M SURE HER BOYFRIEND ASHTON KUTCHER HAS NO ARGUMENTS.
THE 29-YEAR-OLD ACTRESS IS ON THE COVER OF THE MAGAZINE'S NOVEMBER ISSUE.
KUNIS EARNS THE TITLE FROM LAST YEAR'S WINNER, RIHANNA.
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AFTER A MILD START TO OCTOBER, TEMPERATURES HAVE STARTED TO PLUNGE IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.
AND THIS MORNING -- A LOT OF FOLKS ARE IN FOR A FRIGID AWAKENING.
THIS FIRST BLAST OF WINTER IS SWEEPING THROUGH THE MIDWEST AND TO THE NORTHEAST.
METEOROLOGIST JASON DUNNING IS TRACKING SOME RECORD LOWS AND FROST AND FREEZE ADVISORIES, I'M SO GLAD I LIVE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, GOOD MORNING JASON.
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Day Planner
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.
We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.
Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s
As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.
Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.
The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.
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ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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'TAKEN 2' IS TWICE AS POPULAR AS THE ORIGINAL.
CRITICS MAY NOT LIKE LIAM NEESON'S ACTION SEQUEL.
BUT THE MOVIE LED THE U.S. WEEKEND BOX OFFICE WITH $50 MILLION DOLLARS, BOOSTING SAGGING HOLLYWOOD REVENUES.
THIS SEQUEL FEATURES A BIT OF A ROLE REVERSAL.
THIS TIME NEESON IS THE ONE WHO IS KIDNAPPED AND HIS DAUGHTER HAS TO FIGHT TO GET HIM BACK.
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PAIN AT THE PUMP FOR DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA.
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT,
AND WHY APPLE JUICE PRICES MAY LEAVE A SOUR TASTE IN YOUR MOUTH, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
GOOD MORNING JANE.
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BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT
OCTOBER 8, 2012
*****
GOOD MORNING,
THEY MAY KEEP THE DOCTOR AWAY BUT THEY ARE NOT GOING TO BE VERY GOOD FOR YOUR BUDGET.
APPLE PRICES MAY BE ABOUT TO CLIMB AS MUCH AS A DOLLAR A POUND!
A WARM EARLY SPRING FOLLOWED BY A COLD SNAP NIPPED THIS YEARS CROP IN THE BUD --
HURTING OUTPUT IN MICHIGAN, NEW YORK AND OTHER KEY APPLE-GROWING REGIONS.
ALL THIS ACCORDING TO U-S-A TODAY, WHICH SAYS APPLE *JUICE* PRICE MAY SURGE 20-PERCENT!
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MEANTIME -- CALIFORNIA MOTORISTS FACING RECORD HIGH *GAS* PRICES, AFTER REFINERY PROBLEMS.
A GALLON OF REGULAR, ON AVERAGE -- UP TO A RECORD 4-DOLLARS 66-CENTS A GALLON, ACCORDING TO TRIPLE A.
WITH PRICES MORE THAN A DOLLAR HIGHER THAN THAT AT SOME STATIONS IN SAN DIEGO.
AND GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN -- DIRECTING REGULATORS TO RELAX SMOG CONTROLS, TO ALLOW REFINERIES TO INCREASE SUPPLIES OF CHEAPER OIL.
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AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS --
WHICH FAST FOOD CHAIN DO YOU THINK HAS THE FASTEST DRIVE THRU SERVICE?
OC:
BIG WEEK ON WALL STREET --
ALCOA UNOFFICIALLY KICKS OFF A FRESH EARNINGS SEASON TOMORROW --
CHEVRON AND J-P MORGAN CHASE, AMONG THOSE ALSO REPORTING QUARTERLY RESULTS.
MIXED CLOSE FOR STOCKS FRIDAY -- AS EARLY OPTIMISM OVER A BETTER-THAN-EXPECTED JOBS REPORT, FADED AS THE DAY WENT ON.
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AND IF YOU'RE IN A BIG HURRY -- HERE'S SOMETHING THAT MIGHT STEER YOU AWAY FROM BURGER KING.
IT'S DRIVE THRU'S ARE THE SLOWEST IN THE BUSINESS -- ACCORDING TO Q-S-R MAGAZINE!
WENDY'S DRIVE THRU'S HAVE THE FASTEST AVERAGE SERVICE TIME, FOLLOWED BY TACO BELL.
AND MCDONALD'S COMES IN 5TH OUT 7 SURVEYED.
BUT BURGER KING DOES HAVE ONE OTHER THING GOING FOR IT.
THE SURVEY SAYS IT'S THE BEST AMONG THE DRIVE THRUS, AT KEEPING ITS DUMPSTERS OUT OF VIEW.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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IT IS A SOMBER DAY FOR MANY PEOPLE THIS MORNING.
11 YEAR OLD JESSE WATLINGTON OF FORT MYERS PASSED AWAY OVER THE WEEKEND, AFTER BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
THIS MORNING HOW FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE COMMUNITY ARE REMEMBERING HIM.
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PLUS, REELING FROM THE HIGHEST GAS PRICES IN THE COUNTRY,
AND A RECORD HIGH FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
HOW RELIEF IS EXPECTED IN THE COMING DAYS.
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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.
THIS MORNING WE ARE REMEMBERING A YOUNG LIFE.
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11 YEAR OLD JESSE WATLINGTON OF FORT MYERS WAS TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL ON SUNDAY, AND DIED A SHORT TIME LATER.
HE WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING LAST WEEK.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE THIS MORNING WITH HOW HE'S BEING REMEMBERED, GOOD MORNING CLIFTON.
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TODAY, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE BEING ASKED TO WEAR PURPLE, JESSE'S FAVORITE COLOR TO HONOR HIS LIFE.
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JESSE WAS A SIXTH GRADER HERE AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.
HE WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING LAST WEDNESDAY JUST AS FOOTBALL PRACTICE WAS GETTING UNDERWAY.
SINCE THEN, THE CHURCH AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY HAS BEEN PRAYING FOR THE BOY AT SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
THE BOY'S PASTOR LED A SPECIAL PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY YESTERDAY ALONG WITH NEARLY 11-HUNDRED PARISHIONERS.
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The biggest thing for the family is just the appreciation for all the love and the prayers and the support of the community.
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MANY HAVE BEEN POSTING PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY THROUGH A SPECIAL FACEBOOK PAGE.
TO SHARE YOURS. GO TO OUR WEBSITE, N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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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.
We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.
Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s
As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.
Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.
The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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and. liftoff!
SOME PRECIOUS CARGO ABOARD THIS ROCKET.
NBC-2 MONITORING IT'S VOYAGE THIS MORNING.
THIS COMMERCIAL CARGO SHIP LAUNCHED FROM CAPE CANAVERAL SUNDAY AND WILL ARRIVE AT ITS DESTINATION WEDNESDAY.
THE "DRAGON" CAPSULE IS HEADED TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION WITH A THOUSAND POUNDS OF SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND GEAR.
AND A TREAT FOR THE ASTRONAUTS ON BOARD. ICE CREAM.
IT'S THE FIRST SUPPLY RUN FOR CALIFORNIA-BASED "SPACEX", WHICH HAS A ONE-POINT-SIX BILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT WITH THE SPACE AGENCY TO RE-SUPPLY THE I-S-S.
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IT'S NOW LESS THAN A MONTH UNTIL ELECTION DAY.
AND TODAY THE CANDIDATES ARE CAMPAIGNING ON OPPOSITE COASTS.
REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY WILL DELIVER A FOREIGN POLICY ADDRESS TO CADETS AT THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE THIS MORNING.
LATER, HE'LL RALLY SUPPORTERS IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA.
MORE THAN 2-THOUSAND MILES AWAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL TRAVEL TO KEENE, CALIFORNIA, TO DEDICATE A NATIONAL MONUMENT AT THE BURIAL SITE OF CESAR CHAVEZ.
HE WAS A FARM WORKER, LABOR LEADER, AND CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST WHO CO-FOUNDED THE NATIONAL FARM WORKERS ASSOCIATION.
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THIS MORNING CALIFORNIA DRIVERS ARE FACING ANOTHER DAY OF RECORD-BREAKING GAS PRICES.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM AND STACEY WE'RE HEARING RELIEF MAY BE ON THE WAY.
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CLAY, THANKFULLY FOR PEOPLE IN CALIFORNIA, PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO STABILIZE IN THE COMING DAYS.
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THE PRICE FOR A GALLON OF UNLEADED HIT $4.65 OVER THE WEEKEND.
SOME PEOPLE PAID 5 DOLLARS A GALLON FOR PREMIUM.
PART OF THE PROBLEM WAS A POWER OUTAGE LAST WEEK AT A REFINERY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BECAUSE IT REDUCED THE SUPPLY.
THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA IS NOW STEPPING IN, ORDERING PRICES TO BE LOWERED.
HE'S ALLOWING WINTER BLEND GAS TO BE SOLD A MONTH EARLY.
THE LATEST PRICES THIS MORNING SHOW THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS $3.82.
FLORIDA'S AVERAGE IS NOW $3.68.
AND HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WE'RE PAYING $3.70.
FOR THE LOWEST PRICES AROUND, HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON PUMP PATROL.
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POLICE IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ARE INVESTIGATING THE THEFT OF NEARLY 1-THOUSAND GALLONS OF GAS FROM A SHELL STATION.
THE STATION'S MANAGER ESTIMATES THE STOLEN GAS WAS WORTH $45-HUNDRED DOLLARS.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, SD NBC-2.
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THE RESULTS ARE IN, AND U.S. ANTAGONIST HUGO CHAVEZ HAS WON ANOTHER TERM AS PRESIDENT OF ONE OF THE WORLD'S TOP OIL EXPORTING NATIONS, VENEZUELA.
IT'S HIS CLOSEST RACE YET AFTER A BITTER CAMPAIGN.
THE OPPOSITION ACCUSED HIM OF UNFAIRLY USING VENEZUELA'S OIL WEALTH AND HIS NEAR TOTAL CONTROL OF STATE INSTITUTIONS TO HIS ADVANTAGE.
HUGO CHAVEZ WILL REIGN FOR THE NEXT 6 YEARS, AFTER BEING PRESIDENT FOR THE PAST 14.
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NBC-2 WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE 20TH HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS SO FAR THIS YEAR.
THE VICTIM'S IDENTITY AND CAUSE OF DEATH REMAIN A MYSTERY THIS HOUR.
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, A COUPLE DISCOVERED A VICTIM'S BODY ON THE TARPON STREET PIER.
THAT'S NEAR PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
NOW POLICE ARE TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN--
AND FIGURE OUT HOW HE WAS KILLED.
ACCORDING TO POLICE, HIS BODY WAS FOUND AROUND 3 A-M SUNDAY, AND HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON SCENE.
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FEDERAL HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY THE NUMBER OF CONFIRMED CASES OF FUNGAL MENINGITIS FROM CONTAMINATED STEROID INJECTIONS, IS NOW PAST 90.
AND SEVEN PEOPLE HAVE DIED.
THE CASES HAVE BEEN REPORTED IN NINE STATES.
MEANWHILE, THE PHARMACY THAT DISTRIBUTED THE STEROID HAS VOLUNTARILY RECALLED ALL OF ITS PRODUCTS, SAYING IT'S A PRECAUTION.
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COULD HAVE RECEIVED THE STEROID INJECTIONS FOR BACK PAIN.
FOR A LIST OF FLORIDA PHARMACIES AFFECTED, HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
NONE OF THEM ARE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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WE'RE LOOKING AT WHAT'S AHEAD FOR JERRY SANDUSKY.
THE CONVICTED SEX ABUSER WILL BE SENTENCED TOMORROW.
AND WE'RE HEARING HE WILL PROBABLY BE ABLE TO WORK A 30-HOUR WEEK. TO MAKE A FEW DOLLARS IN THE PRISON, WHERE HE'LL LIKELY LIVE OUT HIS DAYS.
AND HE'LL BE ABLE TO WATCH PENN STATE FOOTBALL, BUT NOT VIOLENT MOVIES.
AND IF HE WRITES A BOOK, STATE LAW WILL PREVENT HIM FROM PROFITING FROM IT.
HIS ATTORNEY SAYS THAT WHILE SANDUSKY ADMITS TO NO WRONGDOING, BUT HE DOES ADMIT TO MAKING MISTAKES.
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AN NBC EXCLUSIVE.
JASON RUSSELL, WAS THE FILMMAKER WHO MADE IT HIS LIFE'S MISSION TO TELL THE WORLD ABOUT THE ATROCITIES BEING COMMITTED AGAINST CHILDREN IN UGANDA.
WHEN ONE OF HIS VIDEOS WENT VIRAL AND IGNITED A WORLDWIDE MOVEMENT. THE THING THAT HE HAD WANTED FOR SO LONG, ALMOST BECAME THE THING THAT DESTROYED HIM.
JENNA - "Tell me about that day."
JASON - "My mind couldn't stop thinking about the future. I literally thought I was responsible for the future of humanity.
It started to go into a point where my mind finally turned against me and there was a moment where, click, I was not in control of my mind or my body.
JENNA BUSH HAGER WILL HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE MORNING INTERVIEW WITH JASON RUSSELL, THE MAN BEHIND KONY 2012, COMING UP ON TODAY.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
ONE VERY POPULAR ITEM MAY IN SHORT SUPPLY FOR CHRISTMAS. DETAILS NEXT.
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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.
We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.
Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s
As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.
Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.
The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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IS THE NEW I-PHONE FIVE ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST?
SOME WORRY THERE COULD ACTUALLY BE A SHORTAGE BY THE HOLIDAY.
RUMORS ARE SWIRLING IN CHINA THAT THE FACTORY MAKING I-PHONES FOR APPLE IS DEALING WITH A MAJOR WORKERS STRIKE.
THERE ARE REPORTS WORKERS STOPPED WHAT THEY WERE DOING, HALTING PRODUCTION LINES.
BUT THE COMPANY, FOXCONN, DENIES A STAGED STRIKE.
STATE MEDIA THERE ARE REPORTING THE WORKERS ARE OUTRAGED WITH STRICT DEMANDS.
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IT'S BACK TO BUSINESS FOR THE ROYAL COUPLE --
WILL AND KATE SET OFF THIS WEEK FOR THEIR FIRST PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS SINCE THE SCANDAL OVER TOPLESS PICTURES OF THE DUTCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE.
WILL AND KATE WILL SPEND THE NEXT FOUR DAYS IN LONDON, AND NORTH OF ENGLAND.
THEY WILL BE PLANTING TREES, VISITING PARKS, OPENING UP A NEW SPORTS CENTER, AND MEETING WITH STUDENTS.
LAST MONTH, A FRENCH MAGAZINE SNAPPED PHOTOS OF KATE WHILE SHE WAS SUNBATHING TOPLESS DURING A TEN DAY TRIP WITH THE PRINCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE SOUTH PACIFIC.
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THIS THURSDAY'S DATE IS 10-11-12. AN EASY ANNIVERSARY TO REMEMBER.
THAT'S WHY POPULAR WEDDING DRESS STORE DAVID'S BRIDAL SAYS THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF COUPLES SAYING "I-DO".
"DAVID'S BRIDAL" REPORTS FOUR-THOUSAND BRIDES WILL MARRY THAT DAY.
THE RETAILER ALSO TRACKS AN OVERALL INCREASE IN ICONIC WEDDING DATES.
REPORTING MORE THAN FIVE-THOUSAND COUPLES WILL MARRY ON 12-12-12.
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THESE DAYS, AMERICANS ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET A BIRTHDAY WISH IN A TEXT MESSAGE OR FACEBOOK MESSAGE, THAN AN ACTUAL CARD.
WITH FEWER PEOPLE SENDING PAPER GREETING'S CARDS --
THE NATION'S TOP CARD COMPANY, HALLMARK, IS SCALING BACK BIG TIME.
IT'S SHUTTING DOWN ITS MAIN FACTORY.
THE COMPANY SAYS OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS, THE NUMBER OF GREETING CARDS SOLD IN THE U-S DROPPED ABOUT A BILLION.
EXPERTS SAY THAT'S A SEVEN BILLION DOLLAR LOSS.
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IF YOU HAVE AN I-PHONE, OR I-PAD, THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE YOU MAY HAVE PLAYED, OR HEARD OF THE GAME "ANGRY BIRDS".
THE POPULAR GAME IS ABOUT TO GET EVEN BIGGER.
ROVIO ENTERTAINMENT HAS ANNOUNCED THOSE ANGRY BIRDS ARE TEAMING UP WITH STAR WARS.
IT'S ALL PART OF A NEW EDITION OF THE GAME SET TO BE RELEASED ONE MONTH FROM TODAY ON NOVEMBER 8TH.
THE BIRDS AND PIGS IN THE GAME WILL NOW TAKE ON THE CHARACTERS OF THE STAR WARS SAGA.
YOU MAY EVEN SEE RED BIRD TRANSFORM INTO LUKE SKYWALKER.
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TODAY IS COLUMBUS DAY. A DAY OF CELEBRATION OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE.
THE 68TH ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY PARADE WILL HAPPEN IN NEW YORK CITY TODAY.
35-THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT.
THIS YEAR'S GRAND MARSHAL WILL BE PHILANTHROPIST MARIO J- GABELLI.
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IF YOU'RE PLANNING THAT THANKSGIVING GETAWAY,
YOU CAN EXPECT TO PAY MORE TO FLY.
PRICES FOR THANKSGIVING FLIGHTS ARE ON THE RISE.
ACCORDING TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES, THEY'RE UP ABOUT THREE PERCENT MORE THAN THEY WERE LAST YEAR.
THE AVERAGE DOMESTIC ROUND-TRIP TICKET FOR TRAVEL AROUND THANKSGIVING IS NOW 393 DOLLARS.
EXPERTS SAY IT'S UNLIKELY PRICES WILL DROP,
THEY COULD EVEN GO UP WITH GAS PRICES.
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A WARNING FOR PET OWNERS THIS MORNING:
A COMMON INGREDIENT IN PET SHAMPOOS COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS ALLERGIC REACTION.
THE POMERANIAN YOU SEE HERE, NAMED GINGER, KEPT GETTING SICK. HER EX-RAYS SHOWED EDEMA EVERYWHERE, AND EVEN BLOOD IN HER LUNGS.
THE MEDICINE DOCTORS WERE PRESCRIBING WEREN'T WORKING.
THAT'S WHEN THEY PAID EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE SHAMPOOS HER OWNER WAS USING.
GROOMERS SAY CERTAIN INGREDIENTS CAN CAUSE THOSE SERIOUS REACTIONS.
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"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."
THE INGREDIENT SHE'S TALKING ABOUT IS AN OIL EXTRACT --
AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DOESN'T RECOMMEND IT TO EVEN BE USED ON PETS.
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A RARE, BUT SAD SIGHT THIS MORNING IN THE BOSTON HARBOR.
ITS A VERY LARGE, DEAD FINBACK WHALE.
RESEARCHERS SAID THE WHALE MAY HAVE COME FROM A MARINE SANCTUARY 25 MILES EAST OF BOSTON, A SPOT WHERE WHALE WATCHERS COMMONLY SEE THE ENDANGERED FINBACK SPECIES
EXPERTS SAY IT PROBABLY DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES OR GOT TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR.
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IT TOOK NEARLY TWO MONTHS AND MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND MILES,
BUT A BRITISH MAN HAS FINISHED HIS SWIM FROM SOUTH DAKOTA TO MISSOURI.
ADVENTURIST DAVE CORNTHWAITE BEGAN HIS LENGHTY SWIM BACK IN AUGUST.
HE SWAM A THOUSAND MILES ON THE MISSOURI RIVER.
THE SWIMMER FINALLY MADE IT YESTERDAY MORNING.
THE MOST AMAZING PART ABOUT THIS STORY -- THE MAN DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO SWIM WHEN HE FIRST STARTED TWO MONTHS AGO.
THE SWIM RAISED 10-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR BREAST CANCER
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A MASSIVE DRUG BUST ON THE SEA.
FLORIDA COAST GUARD MEMBERS SEIZED MILLIONS IN CONTRABAND.
THE CUTTER "RESOLUTE" ARRIVED IN SAINT PETERSBURG AFTER A TEN-WEEK DEPLOYMENT IN THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN.
THE CREW INTERCEPTED A DRUG-SMUGGLING SHIP, CONFISCATING MORE THAN 35-MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF COCAINE.
CREW MEMBERS ALSO GRABBED MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF MARIJUANA, AFTER SPOTTING A DIFFERENT DRUG BOAT.
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"the fact that we were able to recover as much as we did in the short time
we were under way tells you that they are working very hard to transfer as
much as they can."
IN ALL THE COMMANDER SAYS THE COAST GUARD CONFISCIATED MORE THAN 45 HUNDRED POUNDS OF DRUGS.
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HALLOWEEN IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, AND IF YOU STILL HAVE TO PICK OUT THE AT PERFECT PUMPKIN, YOU MAY PAY A LITTLE MORE THIS YEAR.
PUMPKIN VENDORS SAY DROUGHTS FROM ONE END OF THE CONTINENT TO THE OTHER HAVE CAUSED A SHORTAGE OF PUMPKINS THIS SEASON.
PRICES HAVE JUMPED AS MUCH AS TEN AND 20 PERCENT AT BIG BOX STORES.
AT THE LOCAL PUMPKIN PATCH SIZE WILL DETERMINE PRICE.
MORE THAN MAKE UP FOR THE INCREASE.
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02:44 "An average pumpkin will run you where it's normally seven dollars it's around ten dollars just because of the size. Then you'll have anywhere from ten dollars all the way up to higher end pumpkins that are forty-five dollars." Amy Mcglynn First United Methodist Church of Fort Myers
VENDORS SAY THEY'RE CONFIDENT THE OVERALL QUALITY OF PUMPKINS THIS SEASON WILL MAKE UP FOR THE INCREASE.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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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.
We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.
Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s
As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.
Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.
The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.
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VIDEO OF CAR FIRE
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THERE WAS A HOT DEBATE OVER THE WEEKEND.
BUT IT WASN'T BETWEEN POLITICAL CANDIDATES.
CONSERVATIVE T-V COMMENTATOR BILL O'REILLY AND LEFT-LEANING HOST JON STEWART FACED-OFF IN A MOCK MATCH DUBBED "THE RUMBLE IN THE AIR-CONDITIONED AUDITORIUM."
THE PAIR SPARRED ON BIG ISSUES, INCLUDING THE ECONOMY AND HEALTH CARE.
THE TOPICS WERE SERIOUS, BUT MANY MOMENTS WERE NOT.
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Stewart: How best to efficiently bring the poor and those in need back into a more productive society
cheers
O'Reilly: Hold on, This man has defended every American. Are you going to stand there, are you sitting or standing? Are you going to stand there?
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NOW LET'S SEE WHAT'S BEING PLANNED AHEAD ON THE TODAY SHOW,
TAKE A LOOK.
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WAKING UP WITH HEAVY HEARTS.
THIS MORNING OUR COMMUNITY REMEMBERS 11 YEAR OLD JESSE WATLINGTON---
THE YOUNG FORT MYERS FOOTBALL PLAYER WHO DIED AFTER HE WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
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PLUS, PROTECTING YOUR PETS--
NOW THAT COOLER WEATHER IS ON ITS WAY--
A WARNING ABOUT THE CREEPER CRAWLERS OUT IN THE COLD--
AND HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS.
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AND IF YOU JUST GOT YOUR HANDS ON THE NEW I PHONE FIVE--
CHANCES ARE YOU'VE SEEN SOMETHING STRANGE IN SOME OF YOUR CAMERA PICTURES--
HOW TO FIX THE PURPLE HALO IN YOUR PHOTOS.
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DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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