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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY:
REMEMBERING JESSE WATLINGTON.
THIS MORNING THOUSANDS WILL HONOR THE LOCAL 11 YEAR OLD BOY THAT HAS DIED DAYS AFTER HE WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
PLUS, GAS PRICE PROBLEMS--
AS THE NATIONAL AVERAGE HITS A RECORD HIGH--
THERE'S A NEW PUSH THIS MORNING TO BRING OUT A CHEAPER BLEND.
AND 29 DAYS OUT TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION--
HOW BOTH PARTIES ARE WORKING TO GET YOU TO REGISTER BEFORE TOMORROW'S DEADLINE.
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THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S MONDAY,
OCTOBER 8TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
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OUR TOP STORY AT THIS HOUR, A COMMUNITY IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF A YOUNG LIFE.
THIS MORNING FAMILY, FRIENDS, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WILL REMEMBER 11-YEAR-OLD JESSE WATLINGTON BY WEARING THE COLOR PURPLE.
WATLINGTON PASSED AWAY SUNDAY AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL SHORTLY AFTER BEING TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT.
THIS AFTER LIGHTNING HIT THE SIXTH GRADER LAST WEEK DURING FOOTBALL PRACTICE AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTAIN ACADEMY.
OVER THE WEEKEND HIS PASTOR LED A SPECIAL PRAYER FOR THE WATLINGTON FAMILY 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.
MANY HAVE BEEN POSTING PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY THROUGH A SPECIAL FACEBOOK PAGE.
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THE LATEST COMMENT READS-- QUOTE "THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT GUYS. WE REACHED 10K. OUR LITTLE ANGEL IS NOW IN A BETTER PLACE, WATCHING OVER US."
TO SHARE YOURS 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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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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FUMING OVER FIVE DOLLARS A GALLON.
NEW THIS MORNING, CALIFORNIA IS TAKING EMERGENCY STEPS TO BRING DOWN ITS RECORD GAS PRICES.
THIS WHILE PRICES AT THE PUMP ACROSS THE U-S HAVE BROKEN RECORD HIGHS.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM THIS MORNING WITH THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS.
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KRISTA, THE GOVERNOR IS STEPPING THIS MORNING, ORDERING WINTER BLEND GAS TO BE SOLD A MONTH EARLY.
NORMALLY WINTER BLEND GAS ISN'T RELEASED UNTIL OCTOBER 31ST BECAUSE OF CONCERNS OVER AIR QUALITY.
HOWEVER THE GOVERNOR SAYS RELEASING IT EARLY WILL INCREASE THE SUPPLY BY 8 TO 10 PERCENT.
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AND IT CAN'T COME FAST ENOUGH FOR CALIFORNIA DRIVERS.
OVER, THE WEEKEND, PRICES WERE THE HIGHEST IN THE COUNTRY.
IN SOME PLACES, PEOPLE PAID MORE THAN 5 DOLLARS A GALLON FOR PREMIUM.
HERE AT HOME IN FLORIDA, OUR STATE AVERAGE IS 3.68. IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, THE AVERAGE THIS MORNING IS 3.70.
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THE DRAMATIC SURGE IN CALIFORNIA PRICES CAME AFTER A POWER OUTAGE LAST WEEK.
THE REFINERY CAME BACK ONLINE FRIDAY AND PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO STABILIZE IN THE COMING DAYS.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM.
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
NBC-2.
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TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE.
AND TODAY BOTH DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS WILL BE OUT IN FULL FORCE TRYING TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE ARE REGISTERED AND READY TO VOTE FOR THEIR CANDIDATE.
WE'RE TOLD LOCAL DEMOCRATS ARE TARGETING MINORITIES.
WHILE REPUBLICANS ARE TAKING A DIFFERENT APPROACH -- GOING DOOR-TO-DOOR MAKING SURE THOSE ALREADY REGISTERED WITH THE PARTY WILL BE VOTING FOR THE ROMNEY-RYAN TICKET.
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41:27 "We're just trying to get as many people registered to vote as we can." - Mickey Gargan, Collier County Democratic Party Chair
54:17"We liked doing that actually the best that's what our forte is, the grassroots campaign." - Eloise Thomson, Republican Party, Collier County
BOTH SIDES SAY THEY KNOW THE CLOCK IS TICKING AND THAT EVERY VOTE COUNTS.
FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER, HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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A VICTORY THIS MORNING IN VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ'S RE-ELECTION BID.
HE WILL NOW SPEND SIX MORE YEARS IN OFFICE.
CHEERING
SUPPORTERS OF CHAVEZ CELEBRATED INTO THE NIGHT LAST NIGHT WITH FIREWORKS.
CHAVEZ THANKED HIS CAMPAIGN STAFF IN A TELEPHONE CALL THAT AIRED ON GOVERNMENT-RUN TELEVISION.
HE DEFEATED CHALLENGER HENRIQUE CAPRILES YESTERDAY.
IT WAS CHAVEZ'S THIRD RE-ELECTION VICTORY IN NEARLY 14 YEARS IN OFFICE.
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DEVELOPING IN FORT MYERS THIS MORNING --
POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE 20TH HOMICIDE SO FAR THIS YEAR.
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, A COUPLE DISCOVERED THE LATEST VICTIM'S BODY ON THE TARPON STREET PIER.
THAT'S NEAR PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
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NOW POLICE ARE TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN--
AND FIGURE OUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING HIS DEATH.
ACCORDING TO POLICE, HIS BODY WAS FOUND AROUND 3 A-M, AND HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON SCENE.
PEOPLE WHO LIVE NEARBY AND USE THE PIER SAY THE DISCOVERY MAKES THEM THINK 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
AUTHORITIES ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP SOLVING THIS CRIME
-- ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL CRIMESTOPPERS.
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BRAND NEW INFORMATION IN THE DEADLY MENINIGITIS OUTBREAK.
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE INFECTED JUMPED BY MORE THAN TWO DOZEN OVER THE WEEKEND.
THAT BRINGS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE INFECTED TO 91 IN NINE STATES.
SEVEN PEOPLE HAVE DIED.
THE C-D-C SAYS PATIENTS BECAME INFECTED AFTER RECEIVING STEROID INJECTIONS IN THEIR SPINE -- TO EASE BACK PAIN AND INFLAMMATION.
THE SHOTS CAME FROM THE NEW ENGLAND COMPOUNDING CENTER IN MASSACHUSETTS.
THAT PHARMACY HAS SINCE RECALLED ALL OF ITS PRODUCTS.
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.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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THIS MORNING FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE MORNING THE LOSS OF A FLORIDA SOLIDER KILLED 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.
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A COMMERCIAL SUPPLY SHIP IS ON ITS WAY TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
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THE CALIFORNIA-BASED SPACEX LAUNCHED ITS UNMANNED FALCON ROCKET FROM CAPE CANAVERAL LAST NIGHT.
ABOARD THE ROCKET WAS A DRAGON CAPSULE HOLDING A THOUSAND POUNDS OF CARGO, INCLUDING CHOCOLATE-VANILLA SWIRL ICE CREAM FOR THE THREE STATION RESIDENTS.
THE SPACECRAFT IS ON TRACK TO REACH THE SPACE STATION WEDNESDAY AND WILL STAY UP THERE THREE WEEKS.
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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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MUCH OF THE EAST WILL BEGIN THE WORK-WEEK WITH CHILLY TEMPERATURES THIS MORNING AS A COLD DOME OF HIGH PRESSURE EXTENDING FROM SOUTHERN PLAINS THROUGH THE OHIO VALLEY SHIFTS NORTHEASTWARD INTO THE NORTHEAST AND THE MID-ATLANTIC.
MANY AREAS FROM THE SOUTHERN PLAINS INTO THE INNER NORTHEAST WILL REMAIN UNDER VARIOUS FREEZE WATCHES AND FROST ADVISORIES THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING AS TEMPERATURES REMAIN NEAR FREEZING.
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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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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THIS SEARCH CONTINUES IN CENTRAL COLORADO THIS MORNING FOR A MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL.
JESSICA RIDGEWAY WAS LAST SEEN FRIDAY AFTER SHE FAILED TO 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.
AN AMBER ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED.
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NOW AN UPDATE TO AN NBC-2 INVESTIGATION WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING FOR MORE THAN A *MONTH--
E-M-S CHIEF KIM DICKERSON IS OFF THE JOB- FOLLOWING THE MEDSTAR SHUTDOWN IN AUGUST.
DICKERSON HAD BEEN ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR MORE THAN 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 E-M-S ADMINISTRATORS *KNEW ABOUT PERSONNEL PROBLEMS WITHIN MEDSTAR.BUT NEVER TOLD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION.
ONE OF THE PILOTS WHO LOST HIS JOB WHEN THE EMERGENCY HELICOPTER PROGRAM SHUT DOWN SAYS HER SUDDEN RETIREMENT IS PROOF HE AND OTHERS SHOULD GO BACK TO WORK.
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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 ABOUT 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 WAS SIMPLY A DIVERSION.
THE F-A-A AND LEE COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS ARE INVESTIGATING.
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38 MILLION DOLLARS IN DRUGS--
THAT'S WHAT TWO COAST GUARD CUTTERS INTERCEPT AND BRING TO THE FLORIDA COAST.
THE CUTTER "RESOLUTE" ARRIVED IN ST. PETERSBURG AFTER A TEN-WEEK DEPLOYMENT IN THE WESTERN CARIBBEAN.
THE CREW DISCOVERED 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 NEAR CUBA, AFTER SPOTTING A DIFFERENT DRUG BOAT.
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FUNERAL SERVICES ARE SCHEDULED TO BE HELD TODAY FOR A BORDER PATROL AGENT KILLED LAST WEEK NEAR THE MEXICO BORDER.
30-YEAR-OLD NICHOLAS IVIE WAS SHOT TO DEATH ON TUESDAY NEAR NACO, ARIZONA.
ACCORDING TO THE HEAD OF THE BORDER PATROL AGENTS' UNION, IT WAS A CASE OF FRIENDLY FIRE.
IVIE APPARENTLY OPENED FIRE ON TWO FELLOW AGENTS, THINKING THEY WERE ARMED SMUGGLERS, AND WAS KILLED WHEN THEY RETURNED FIRE.
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THIS MORNING--
THE HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE IS WARNING THAT CHINA'S TWO LEADING TECHNOLOGY FIRMS POSE A MAJOR SECURITY THREAT TO THE UNITED STATES.
THE PANEL SAYS REGULATORS SHOULD BLOCK MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE U.S. BY HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES AND ZTE CORPORATION.
IT ALSO ADVISES THAT U.S. GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS NOT INCLUDE EQUIPMENT FROM THE TWO FIRMS, AND THAT PRIVATE U.S. COMPANIES AVOID BUSINESS WITH THEM.
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A NEW TYPE OF MAMMOGRAM IS HELPING DOCTORS FIND THE SMALLEST TUMORS.
IT'S SIMILAR TO A TRADITIONAL MAMMOGRAM, BUT IT ACTUALLY IMAGES THE BREAST TISSUE IN 3-D-- WITH MULTIPLE IMAGES TAKEN AT DIFFERENT ANGLES.
THE 3-D IMAGING HELPS LOCATE TUMORS IN DENSE TISSUE--
WHICH HELPS DOCTORS BE MORE ACCURATE SO THEY CAN DIAGNOSE CANCER EARLIER.
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WHY DO SOME SMOKERS DEVELOP LUNG CANCER. WHILE OTHERS DO NOT? THE ANSWER MAY LIE IN THEIR GENES.
A NEW STUDY FROM THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE HAS DISCOVERED A GENETIC VARIATION THAT MAY DECREASE THE RISK FOR LUNG CANCER BY AT LEAST 20-PERCENT.
THE GENE IS INVOLVED WITH INFLAMMATION AND THE BODY'S IMMUNE SYSTEM.
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NEW RESEARCH EXPLORES A TROUBLING BEHAVIOR AMONG MANY CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: THE TENDENCY TO WANDER OFF.
IN A SURVEY OF MORE THAN 13-HUNDRED FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO'D BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER -- 49-PERCENT SAID THEIR CHILD HAD ATTEMPTED TO WANDER AWAY FROM HOME OR THE FAMILY.
MANY OF THOSE HAD BEEN GONE LONG ENOUGH TO CAUSE CONCERN, AND POLICE HAD TO BE CALLED.
62-PERCENT OF PARENTS WHOSE KIDS DID THIS SAID THE EXPERIENCE PREVENTED THE FAMILY FROM ATTENDING OR ENJOYING ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE HOME.
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TODAY IS COLUMBUS DAY.
A DAY OF CELEBRATION OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE.
IN NEW YORK CITY, THE 68th ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY PARADE WILL TAKE PLACE WITH ABOUT 35-THOUSAND PARADE PARTICIPANTS.
THIS YEAR'S GRAND MARSHAL WILL BE PHILANTHROPIST MARIO J. GABELLI.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.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?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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IT'S COLUMBUS DAY. AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE THAN TO DISCOVER A NEW WORLD. BY ADOPTING A NEW PET!
LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES IS DROPPING ADOPTION FEES IN HONOR OF THE HOLIDAY.
ADOPTION FEES WILL BE REDUCTED TO 14-DOLALRS AND 92 CENTS. THE YEAR CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DISCOVERED AMERICA.
IN ADDITION TO THIS HOLIDAY SPECIAL, IT'S DOGTOBER, AND THAT MEANS ALL PETS ARE HALF OFF ALL MONTH.
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HERE'S A WINTER FORECAST THAT PET OWNERS NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO.
IT INVOLVES A PESKY PROBLEM THAT WE USED TO THINK ONLY POPPED UP DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.
VETERINARIANS SAY HEADING INTO WINTER. FLEAS AND TICKS PAY NO ATTENTION TO CALENDARS.
THIS WINTER THEY'RE FORECASTING AN ACTIVE SEASON FOR TICK-BORNE LYME DISEASE. AMONG DOGS.
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"It's the immature tick that transmit it to people and they're active in the Summer.but it's the adult ticks that are most likely to transmit it to dogs and those ticks are active October through March"
VETS SUGGEST APPLYING FLEA PREVENTION MEDICATION EVERY 30 DAYS.EVEN WHEN IT'S COLD OUTSIDE.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS LUPITA NAVA OF NAPLES.
GREAT TO SEE YOU - THANKS FOR WATCHING AND CONNECTING WITH US ON OUR NBC2 NEWS FACEBOOK PAGE.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE US - AND YOU COULD BE NEXT!
LUPITA - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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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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EMERGENCY STEPS BEING TAKEN THIS MORNING TO BRING DOWN RECORD GASOLINE
PRICES.
WITH CALIFORNIA REFINERIES HOPING TO SWITCH TO LESS EXPENSIVE WINTER-BLEND GAS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.
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THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S MONDAY,
OCTOBER 8TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
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THIS MORNING FAMILY, FRIENDS, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WILL REMEMBER 11-YEAR-OLD JESSE WATLINGTON.
THE 11 YEAR OLD 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
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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WE'RE NOW LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 6TH.
AND TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN OUR NEWSROOM WITH OUR DECISION 2012 COVERAGE AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET SIGNED UP.
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TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN REGISTER TO VOTE. AND YOU CAN HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE--NBC DASH TWO DOT COM FOR ALL OF THE DETAILS.
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RIGHT NOW-- BOTH DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS ARE OUT IN FULL FORCE TRYING TO MAKE SURE THEIR CANDIDATE WINS IN NOVEMBER.
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.
THIS WEEK VOTERS IN LEE COUNTY WILL START SEEING ABSENTEE BALLOTS SHOW UP IN YOUR MAILBOXES.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS IN COLLIER AND CHARLOTTE, WENT OUT LAST WEEK.
YOU HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 31ST TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION.
AFTER THAT, YOU CAN PICK IT UP AT THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE.
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ALSO - EARLY VOTING STARTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH IN LEE, CHARLOTTE AND COLLIER.
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SIX MORE YEARS FOR VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ.
CHEERING
FIREWORKS WERE PART OF THE CELEBRATION OF THE ELECTION RESULTS.
CHAVEZ THANKED HIS CAMPAIGN STAFF IN A TELEPHONE CALL THAT AIRED ON GOVERNMENT-RUN TELEVISION.
AFTER HE DEFEATED HIS CHALLENGER. IT WAS CHAVEZ'S THIRD RE-ELECTION VICTORY IN NEARLY 14 YEARS IN OFFICE.
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RIGHT NOW--
POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE 20TH HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS SO FAR THIS YEAR.
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, A COUPLE DISCOVERED THE LATEST 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 THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING HIS KILLING.
ACCORDING TO POLICE, HIS BODY WAS FOUND AROUND 3 A-M, AND HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON SCENE.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL CRIMESTOPPERS.
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IF YOU LIVE OFF PLANTATION ROAD IN FORT MYERS-
YOU MIGHT EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY POWER OUTAGES THROUGHOUT THE MORNING.
RIGHT NOW-FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT IS WORKING TO REPLACE A POWER POLE ON PLANTATION NEAR PLANTATION PRESERVE.
A CAR SMASHED INTO THE POLE JUST BEFORE 7 O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT,
CAUSING BOTH LANES OF TRAFFIC TO SHUT DOWN FOR 3 HOURS.
THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
NO WORD ON THAT PERSON'S CONDITION.
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ARE YOU ONE OF THE MILLIONS SPORTING A NEW I PHONE FIVE
MANY SAY THEIR PHONE'S CAMERA HAS A PURPLE HAZE OVER PHOTOS TAKEN--
AND NOW APPLE HAS AN EXPLANATION AND A QUICK FIX.
WHAT USERS ARE REPORTEDLY SEEING IS A BRIGHT RING OF LIGHT WHEN THEY POINT THEIR DEVICES IN THE DIRECTION OF A STRONG LIGHT SOURCE.
APPLE'S SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM IS PRETTY SIMPLE: MOVE YOUR CAMERA.
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NOW TO THE SOARING PRICE OF GASOLINE.
A RECORD FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR: AVERAGING THREE DOLLARS, 82 CENTS
NATIONALLY, THAT'S UP FOUR CENTS IN THE PAST WEEK.
AND THIS MORNING-- WITH THE PUMP PAIN GROWING OUT WEST--- CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN HAS ORDERED SMOG REGULATORS TO ALLOW WINTER BLEND GAS TO BE SOLD A MONTH EARLY.
TAKING A LOOK RIGHT NOW AT THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM TRIPLE A--
DRIVERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE PAYING 3-70 FOR REGULAR--
THAT'S COMPARED TO 3-68 ACROSS OUR STATE,
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IT'S NOW SAFE TO SWIM AND FISH ON THE BAY SIDE OF SAN CARLOS DRIVE-- ON SAN CARLOS ISLAND --
THE COUNTY MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT OVER THE WEEKEND AFTER REVIEWING WATER RESULTS FOLLOWING FRIDAY'S SEWAGE LINE BREAK.
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BRAND NEW THIS MORNING --
THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR MEDICINE GOES TO A PAIR OF SCIENTISTS FOR THEIR RESEARCH ON UNDERSTANDING HOW CELLS AND ORGANISMS DEVELOP.
THE RESEARCHERS ARE FROM BRITIAN AND JAPAN.
THIS MORNING'S ANNOUNCEMENT KICKS OFF A WEEK OF AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS.
THE PHYSICS AWARD WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW.
THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE ON FRIDAY.
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LOOKING AHEAD.
FORMER PENN STATE FOOTBALL COACH JERRY SANDUSKY WILL BE SENTENCED TOMORROW AFTER A HEARING DETERMINES WHETHER OR NOT HE'S A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR.
THE ASSISTANT COACH WAS AT THE CENTER OF A CHILD SEX ABUSE SCANDAL AND CONVICTED ON 45 OUT OF 48 COUNTS OF RELATED CHARGES DURING A THREE-WEEK TRIAL.
EIGHT OF THE FORMER COACH'S VICTIMS TOOK THE STAND TO GIVE EMOTIONAL AND GRAPHIC TESTIMONY AGAINST SANDUSKY -- WHO COULD NOW FACE HUNDREDS OF YEARS IN PRISON.
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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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VIDEO OF CAR FIRE
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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MANAGERS AT EDISON MALL ARE PLANNING ANOTHER JOB FAIR FOR THE SPRING-- AFTER A LARGE TURNOUT OVER THE WEEKEND.
550 PEOPLE LINED UP INSIDE THE FORT MYERS MALL FOR A CHANCE AT A J-O-B.
AT LEAST 150 OPENINGS ARE UP FOR GRABS BETWEEN SEASONAL, FULL TIME, AND PART TIME WORK.
SOME OF THE APPLICANTS COULD ALSO GET HIRED AT COCONUT POINT OR PORT CHARLOTTE'S MALL.
WITH UNEMPLOYMENT AVERAGING ABOVE 9 PERCENT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA -- HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE -- AND THE HOLIDAYS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.
SOME COULDN'T PASS UP THE OPPORTUNITY.
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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.
Some people are here for the full time jobs, maybe they haven't been able to find a job. Some people are here to get a little extra income in their pocket. So it's a great opportunity for people of all different walks of life.
SOME OF THE STORES PARTICIPATING INCLUDE DILLARDS, MACY'S AND SEARS.
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WHETHER IT'S THE FLAVOR OF YOUR COFFEE OR A HOLIDAY PIE ---
CHANCES ARE YOU'RE ENJOYING SOME KIND OF PUMPKIN TREAT THIS TIME OF YEAR.
BUT AS HALLOWEEN AND THANKSGIVING GET CLOSER YOU MIGHT FIND YOU'RE PAYING A LITTLE EXTRA FOR IT.
PUMPKIN VENDORS SAY DROUGHTS FROM ONE END OF THE CONTINENT TO THE OTHER HAS CAUSED A SHORTAGE OF PUMPKINS THIS SEASON DRIVING PRICES UP BY AS MUCH AS 10 TO 20 PERCENT AT BIG BOX STORES.
AT THE LOCAL PUMPKIN PATCH SIZE WILL DETERMINE PRICE.
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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 ARE PRETTY CONFIDENT THE OVERALL QUALITY OF PUMPKINS THIS SEASON WILL MAKE UP FOR THE INCREASE.
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HALLOWEEN SPENDING HITS A RECORD.
170 MILLION PEOPLE WILL CELEBRATE THIS YEAR. THAT'S SEVEN IN TEN AMERICANS.
AND IT'S THE BIGGEST NUMBER SINCE THE NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION STARTING TRACKING HALLOWEEN SPENDING TEN YEARS AGO.
THE AVERAGE PERSON WILL SPEND JUST UNDER 80 DOLLARS ON COSTUMES, CANDY, AND DECORATIONS. WITH TOTAL SPENDING PROJECTED TO REACH EIGHT BILLION DOLLARS.
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PRICES FOR THANKSGIVING FLIGHTS ARE ON THE RISE.
THEY'RE UP ABOUT THREE PERCENT OVER LAST YEAR, ACCORDING TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES.
THE PAPER CITES "PRICELINE DOT COM". REPORTING THE AVERAGE DOMESTIC ROUND-TRIP TICKET FOR TRAVEL AROUND THANKSGIVING IS NOW THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY THREE DOLLARS.
A PRICELINE SPOKESMAN SAYS IT'S UNLIKELY PRICES WILL DROP. AND THEY "COULD" RISE IF FUEL COSTS INCREASE OR DEMAND STAYS STRONG.
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A POPULAR WEDDING DATE HAS BRIDES AND GROOMS RUSHING DOWN THE AISLE.
THURSDAY IS 10-11-12. AN EASY ANNIVERSARY TO REMEMBER.
AND WITH THAT IN MIND, "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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NOW TO THAT WILD SCENE CAUGHT ON CAMERA THIS WEEKEND IN PHILADELPHIA.
WHAT STARTED WITH A PAIR OF WEDDINGS AT A FANCY HOTEL. ENDED WITH COPS SWARMING THE LOBBY -- AT LEAST 4 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED.
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CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO RECORDED ON A CELL PHONE.
GUESTS OF TWO SEPARATE WEDDING PARTIES DUKING IT OUT.
15-YEAR-OLD MAX SCHULTZ WAS A GUEST AT THE SHERATON SOCIETY HILL HOTEL-- AND HE'S THE ONE BEHIND THE CAMERA.
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"I was actually, actually up on the second floor watching."
SOT/ Max Schultz
"It was very loud and very obnoxious."
".the police came in and just started clubbing people."
BY THE TIME PHILADELPHIA POLICE ARRIVED, THEY SAID 75 TO 100 PEOPLE WERE FIGHTING.
INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE MELEE ORIGINALLY STARTED AMONG MEMBERS OF ONE WEDDING PARTY.
BUT THEN SOMEONE REPORTEDLY FROM THE SECOND WEDDING PARTY WAS HIT WITH SOMETHING.
AND THE SITUATION WENT DOWNHILL FROM THERE.
AT ONE POINT, A BRIDE IS SEEN FALLING TO THE GROUND.
SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE INJURED AND ONE MAN, BELIEVED TO BE AN UNCLE OF A BRIDE, DIED OF A HEART ATTACK.
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IT WAS A RECORD BREAKING NIGHT ON NBC'S SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL.
SAINTS QUARTERBACCK DREW BRESS TOSSED 4 TOUCHDOWN PASSES IN NEW ORLEANS 31-24 WIN OVER SAN DIEGO.
BREES SET AN NFL RECORD WITH TOUCHDOWN PASSES IN 48 STRAIGHT GAMES, BREAKING THE MARK SET BY JOHNNY UNITAS A HALF-CENTURY AGO.
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TIME NOW IS--
JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES.
PLUS-- A FINAL CHECK OF YOUR NBC-2 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S AND A CHECK OF THE ROADS.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.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, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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COMING UP ON TODAY.
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YOUR TIME NOW IS--
LET'S GET YOU UP TO SPEED WITH THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
A SOMBER DAY FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND STUDENTS ACROSS OUR AREA ARE WEARING PURPLE THIS MORNING TO REMEMBER THE FORT MYERS BOY WHO DIED AFTER BEING HIT BY LIGHTNING.
JESSE WATLINGTON PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.
HE WAS HIT BY LIGHTNING WHILE WALKING TO FOOTBALL PRACTICE LAST WEDNESDAY.
JESSE WAS A SIXTH GRADER AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.
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NBC-2 IS FOLLOWING A DEVELOPING STORY OUT OF LEE COUNTY:
POLICE ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN THEY SAY WAS FOUND DEAD AT THE TARPON STREET PIER IN FORT MYERS.
WE'RE TOLD A COUPLE DISCOVERED THE BODY AT THE PIER AROUND THREE O'CLOCK SUNDAY MORNING.
TARPON STREET PIER IS RIGHT NEAR PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
POLICE ARE STILL INVESTIGATING HOW THE MAN DIED.
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IF YOU WANT TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION, AND YOU ARE *NOT REGISTERED YET,
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO GET REGISTERED.
WE'VE POSTED ALL OF THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VOTER REGISTRATION.
JUST HEAD OVER TO NBC-DASH-TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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CURRENT PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA HUGO CHAVEZ KEEPS HIS JOB.
CHAVEZ HAS WON A THIRD TERM IN OFFICE.
THE COUNTRY'S ELECTORAL COUNCIL ANNOUNCED SUNDAY CHAVEZ WON MORE THAN 54 PERCENT OF THE VOTE.
CHAVEZ HAS RULED VENEZUELA FOR NEARLY 14 YEARS.
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A MASSACHUSETTS PHARMACY LINKED TO A DEADLY MENINGITIS OUTBREAK IS NOW RECALLING *ALL OF ITS PRODUCTS.
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY THE CENTER DISTRIBUTED A STEROID CONNECTED TO A FUNGAL MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.
91 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INFECTED IN NINE STATES, AT LEAST SEVEN PEOPLE HAVE DIED, AFTER GETTING STEROID INJECTIONS TO TREAT BACK PAIN.
SIX FACILITIES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THAT SHIPMENT HERE IN FLORIDA
WE'VE POSTED THOSE FACILITIES ON OUR WEBSITE, NBC-DASH-TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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IF YOU'RE HEADED OUT TO SAN CARLOS ISLAND THIS MORNING --
IT'S NOW SAFE TO SWIM AND FISH ON THE BAY SIDE OF SAN CARLOS DRIVE.
LEE COUNTY UTILITIES REPORTS 100 THOUSAND GALLONS OF SEWAGE SPILLED INTO THE STREET AND DOWN STORM DRAINS FRIDAY AT THE LIFT STATION ON MAIN STREET, SAN CARLOS ISLAND.
REPAIRS ARE FINISHED AND WATER SAMPLES CAME BACK CLEAN.
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IT'S COLUMBUS DAY. AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE WITH GETTING A NEW PET!
LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES IS DROPPING ADOPTION FEES IN HONOR OF THE HOLIDAY.
ADOPTION FEES WILL BE REDUCED TO 14-DOLLARS AND 92 CENTS. THE YEAR CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DISCOVERED AMERICA.
IN ADDITION TO THIS HOLIDAY SPECIAL, IT'S DOGTOBER, AND THAT MEANS ALL PETS ARE HALF OFF ALL MONTH.
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A PRIVATE CARGO SHIP IS ON ITS WAY TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION THIS MORNING.
THE "DRAGON" CAPSULE LAUNCHED LAST NIGHT FROM CAPE CANAVERAL.
IT'S THE FIRST SUPPLY RUN FOR THE CALIFORNIA COMPANY CALLED "SPACE X".
THE CAPSULE IS HEADED TO THE I-S-S WITH A THOUSAND POUNDS OF SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND GEAR. AND EVEN A SPECIAL TREAT FOR THE ASTRONAUTS --
SOME ICE CREAM!
THE SPACECRAFT IS ON TRACK TO REACH THE SPACE STATION WEDNESDAY.
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IF YOU HAVE TO FILL UP YOUR TANK BEFORE HEADING TO WORK OR SCHOOL THIS MORNING.
HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT YOU'LL PAY. -
DRIVERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE PAYING 3-70 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR--
AROUND THE STATE, THE AVERAGE IS A LITTLE LOWER, AT 3-68.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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REMEMBER FOR BREAKING NEWS, WEATHER INFORMATION AND NEWS ONLINE, 24-HOURS A DAY, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE--
NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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