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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY:
SAYING GOODBYE TO JESSE.
NEW DETAILS ON A PUBLIC SERVICE PLANNED FOR THE 11 YEAR OLD STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
PLUS, POISED FOR PRISON.
JUST HOURS BEFORE LEARNING HIS FATE, FORMER PENN STATE COACH JERRY SANDUSKY SPEAKS OUT IN A *NEW STATEMENT FROM BEHIND BARS.
HOW HE'S LASHING OUT AT HIS ACCUSERS.
AND ALL EYES ON 'FEARLESS FELIX'!
THE DAREDEVIL IS SET TO FREEFALL FROM THE EDGE OF SPACE THIS MORNING-- AND HURL HIMSELF STRAIGHT INTO THE HISTORY BOOKS.
NBC-2 NEWS TODAY AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
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WE NOW HAVE NEW INFORMATION TO PASS ALONG ABOUT THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR AN 11-YEAR OLD FORT MYERS BOY, KILLED BY A LIGHTNING STRIKE.
THIS THURSDAY--- FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE COMMUNITY WILL REMEMBER JESSE WATLINGTON.
A PUBLIC VIEWING IS SET FOR 11 A-M, AT MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH.
FOLLOWED BY A MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ONE O CLOCK.
YESTERDAY JESSE'S CLASSMATES WORE PURPLE-- JESSE'S FAVORITE COLOR TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, WHERE THE 6TH GRADER WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING LAST WEDNESDAY.
HE DIED SUNDAY. WE ALSO LEARNED THE SW FLORIDA CHRISTIAN HIGHSCHOOL TEAM WILL WEAR HIS NUMBER 51 ON THEIR HELMETS. JESSE'S MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM CANCELLED THEIR GAME THIS WEEK.
HIS PASTOR SAYS HIS PARENTS STILL NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
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36:37 "jesse is at home with the lord and now we want people to turn their attention and pray for mom and dad who are just dealing with a loss that no one expects to when your tuck an 11 year-old boy into bed at night and drop him off at school, and have him play football like every 11 year-old boy wants to do."
JESSE DIED SUNDAY AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL, AFTER HIS FAMILY TOOK HIM OFF LIFE SUPPORT.
THE BOLT HIT JESSE IN THE HEART WHILE HE WAS RUNNING OUT ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD WITH HIS FRIENDS FOR PRACTICE.
DOCTORS TOLD HIS PARENTS HE HAD NO BRAIN ACTIVITY.
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THE TRAGIC STORY ABOUT JESSE'S DEATH IS TOUCHING PARENTS ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THEY SAY IT'S NOW A TOP PRIORITY TO STRESS THE DANGERS OF LIGHTNING TO THEIR YOUNG KIDS.
MANY WHO WE CAUGHT UP WITH IN CAPE CORAL TELL US -- THEY'RE RETHINKING THEIR OWN MEASURES.
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5419 "it's really scary. i'm guilty of allowing her to play outside even when the storm seems far away."
4658 "We send our kids off to school and expect to pick them up, you don't think these things can happen. It's a reminder of how fragile life can be."
WHILE YOU CAN'T ALWAYS PREDICT MOTHER NATURE, PARENTS SAY THEY'LL DO THE BEST THEY CAN TO LIMIT THE DANGERS. EVEN IF THAT MEANS BEING OVERPROTECTIVE.
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NOW TO THE WEATHER *WHIPLASH* AROUND THE COUNTRY --IN A TWENTY FOUR HOUR
PERIOD, MORE THAN HALF THE COUNTRY HAS TRADED FLIP FLOPS FOR SNOW BOOTS.
OR T-SHIRTS FOR SWEATERS.TEMPERATURES *PLUMMETTING* SO FAST, RECORDS ARE
SHATTERING FROM COAST TO COAST.
MORE THAN HALF THE COUNTRY IS EXPERIENCING SERIOUS COLD. 31 STATES PLUNGED TO BELOW FREEZING YESTERDAY MORNING---WITH 643 RECORD TEMPERATURES LOWS IN THE PAST WEEK.
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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.Rain chances will start falling today, marking the onset of a drier stretch of weather across Southwest Florida. In addition to the lower rain chances, sunshine will be quite prevalent for the next several days, and we also expect a little dip in humidity later this week.
Even though rain chances will be a lot lower today compared to previous days, moisture will still be sufficient enough to spark a few hit-or-miss afternoon showers. Areal coverage of the rain will be close to 30%, and the cells that manage to develop won't be as strong. Aside from these isolated afternoon showers, we'll be in store for a nice mix of sun and clouds through our Tuesday with highs closing in on 90 degrees.
Our sky will become mostly clear and quiet tonight with temperatures cooling to the low to mid 70s for most of Southwest Florida.
Speaking of our overnight lows, this is one area where we'll see some pleasant changes thanks some less humid air that will settle in by Wednesday night. The drop in humidity will allow the air to cool more efficiently, which will produce some comfortable overnights and early mornings with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s by Thursday and Friday morning. Although the dip in humidity won't have much of an effect on our daytime temperatures, the drier air will make our afternoons more tolerable.
The dry air that's expected to move in through the second half of the week will also squash our rain chances from Wednesday through Friday, so even a stray shower will be hard to come by until Saturday or Sunday. Even then, rain chances will stay pretty low. Other than a few isolated showers Saturday and Sunday, we'll enjoy plentiful sunshine with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
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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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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW--
INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKING INTO THE CAUSE OF A HOUSE FIRE IN LEE COUNTY.
THIS IS A PICTURE SENT INTO US BY THE ESTERO FIRE DEPARTMENT.
IT HAPPENED AROUND 9-30 LAST NIGHT ON MONTESSA COURT, IN THE GRANDEZZA SUBDIVISION, OFF CORKSCREW ROAD.
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NBC-2 WAS ON SCENE AS FIREFIGHTERS PUT OUT THE FLAMES.
COUNT ON US TO FOLLOW THIS STORY AND PASS ALONG ANY NEW DETAILS--
THIS FIRE COMES AS THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION RELEASES A NEW REPORT ON THE TOP CAUSES OF HOME FIRES--
THAT REPORT IS SET TO COME OUT AT 10 THIS MORNING.
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SET FOR SENTENCING.
IN JUST A FEW HOURS--FORMER PENN STATE ASSISTANT COACH JERRY SANDUSKY WILL FIND OUT HOW LONG HE'LL SPEND IN PRISON FOR HIS CONVICTION ON DOZENS OF COUNTS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN OUR STUDIO THIS MORNING WITH A NEW STATEMENT SANDUSKY RELEASED---
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CLAY, IT'S HIGHLY UNUSUAL FOR SOMEONE TO RELEASE A STATEMENT JUST BEFORE THEY ARE SENTENCED.
BUT THAT'S EXCATLY WHAT JERRY SANDUSKY DID, AND HE'S NOT HOLDING BACK, SHOWING NO REMORSE, ACCUSING HIS VICTIMS OF LYING, AND SAYING AGAIN HE'S INNOCENT.
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AUDIO BITE SANDUSKY
"They can take away my life, they could make me out as a monster, they could
treat me as a monster, but they can't take away my heart. In my heart, I
know I did not do these alleged disgusting acts."
SANDUSKY RECORDED THAT FROM JAIL, IT'S 3 MINUTES, AND IT AIRED LAST NIGHT ON PENN STATE'S STUDENT RADIO STATION.
TODAY, THE JUDGE WILL HAVE TO FOLLOW SOME GUILDLINES, BUT THE RANGE OF TIME IS BROAD SINCE THE CRIME SPANNED SEVERAL YEARS, AND THE LAWS CHANGED.
THERE ARE ALSO SOME MANDATORY MINUMUMS THE JUST MUST FOLLOW.
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SANDUSKY IS EXPECTED TO SPEAK TODDAY, AS WELL AS SEVAL VICTIMS.
PROSECUTORS HAVE SAID AT LEAST 6 OF THEM HAVE HAVE ASKED TO ADDRESS THE JUDGE.
AFTER SENTENCING, HE WILL BE EVALUATED AND QUESTIONED AND THEN SERVED HIS TIME AT ONE OF THE 25 PRISONS IN PENNSYLVANIA.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO,
S-D, NBC-2.
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE----
AND THERE WILL BE EXTENDED HOURS IN COLLIER COUNTY FOR THOSE STILL NOT SIGNED UP.
YOU CAN VISIT ANY SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ELECTIONS OFFICE TO FILL OUT THE PAPERWORK.
TO PRINT OUT AN APPLICATION, GO TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
MEANTIME-- LEE COUNTY VOTERS WHO REQUESTED ABSENTEE BALLOTS SHOULD BE RECEIVING THEM IN THE MAIL THIS WEEK.
SO FAR MORE THAN 72 THOUSAND ABSENTEE BALLOTS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED.
THE LAST DAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IS OCTOBER 31ST, YOU CAN EITHER CALL OR GO ONLINE TO LEE-ELECTIONS DOT COM.
CHARLOTTE AND COLLIER ABSENTEE BALLOTS WENT OUT LAST WEEK.
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ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL--
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WAKES UP IN SAN FRANCISCO AND TRAVELS TO COLUMBUS, OHIO, TO A CAMPAIGN RALLY AT OHIO STATE WITH SPECIAL GUEST-- ARTIST WILL.I.AM.
REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY PLANS TO TRAVEL FROM NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA TO CAMPAIGN ON A FAMILY FARM IN VAN METER, IOWA.
AND LOOKING AHEAD--
THE ONLY DEBATE BETWEEN VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN AND CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN IS THIS THURSDAY.
THE MEN WILL DISCUSS DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICY IN DANVILLE, KENTUCKY--
YOU CAN SEE THAT DEBATE--
THURSDAY NIGHT, RIGHT HERE ON NBC2 AT NINE.
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NEW THIS MORNING--
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN'S LAWYERS WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT TRAYVON MARTIN'S PAST.
THEY ALSO WANT THE JUDGE TO DELAY HIS MURDER TRIAL.
IN MOTIONS MADE PUBLIC YESTERDAY, ZIMMERMAN'S ATTORNEYS SAID THEY EXPECT TO TAKE BETWEEN 50 AND 75 DEPOSITIONS, AND THEY NEED MORE TIME TO REVIEW ALL OF THE EVIDENCE.
THEY ALSO WANT TO ASK THE JUDGE TO ALLOW MARTIN'S SCHOOL RECORDS TO BE SUBPOENAED, AS WELL AS DETAILS FROM HIS TWITTER AND FACEBOOK ACCOUNTS.
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NEW NUMBERS OUT THIS MORNING CONCERNING THAT DEADLY MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY AS MANY AS 13 THOUSAND PEOPLE RECEIVED STEROID SHOTS SUSPECTED IN THE OUTBREAK, BUT IT'S NOT CLEAR HOW MANY ARE IN DANGER.
THE NUMBER INCLUDES NOT ONLY THOSE WHO GOT THEM IN THE BACK FOR PAIN, BUT ALSO THOSE WHO GOT THE SHOTS IN OTHER PLACES, LIKE KNEES AND SHOULDERS.
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SICKENED IN THE OUTBREAK HAS REACHED 105-- INCLUDING IN FLORIDA.
AND THE DEATH TOLL IS NOW AT NINE PEOPLE.
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THIS JUST COMING INTO OUR NEWSROOM--
SCIENTISTS FROM FRANCE AND THE U-S WIN THIS YEAR'S NOBEL PRIZE IN PHYSICS.
THE AWARD HONORS THEIR GROUND-BREAKING EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN MEASURING AND MANIPULATING INDIVIDUAL QUANTUM SYSTEMS.
TOMORROW THE NOBEL COMMITTEE WILL ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF THE AWARD IN CHEMISTRY.
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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.Rain chances will start falling today, marking the onset of a drier stretch of weather across Southwest Florida. In addition to the lower rain chances, sunshine will be quite prevalent for the next several days, and we also expect a little dip in humidity later this week.
Even though rain chances will be a lot lower today compared to previous days, moisture will still be sufficient enough to spark a few hit-or-miss afternoon showers. Areal coverage of the rain will be close to 30%, and the cells that manage to develop won't be as strong. Aside from these isolated afternoon showers, we'll be in store for a nice mix of sun and clouds through our Tuesday with highs closing in on 90 degrees.
Our sky will become mostly clear and quiet tonight with temperatures cooling to the low to mid 70s for most of Southwest Florida.
Speaking of our overnight lows, this is one area where we'll see some pleasant changes thanks some less humid air that will settle in by Wednesday night. The drop in humidity will allow the air to cool more efficiently, which will produce some comfortable overnights and early mornings with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s by Thursday and Friday morning. Although the dip in humidity won't have much of an effect on our daytime temperatures, the drier air will make our afternoons more tolerable.
The dry air that's expected to move in through the second half of the week will also squash our rain chances from Wednesday through Friday, so even a stray shower will be hard to come by until Saturday or Sunday. Even then, rain chances will stay pretty low. Other than a few isolated showers Saturday and Sunday, we'll enjoy plentiful sunshine with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
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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 IS CONSIDERED AS DANGEROUS.OR WORSE.THAN DRUNK DRIVING.
BUT TEXTING AND DRIVING IS *NOT ILLEGAL IN FLORIDA.
AND MANY DRIVERS.TEENS ESPECIALLY.ADMIT THEY DO IT.
A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN BY AT&T IS TRYING TO CHANGE THAT.
ORGANIZERS STOPPED AT FORT MYERS HIGH YESTERDAY WITH A DRIVING SIMULATOR OF THE DANGERS OF TEXTING AND DRIVING.
STUDENTS TOOK A TURN AND MANY CRASHED.
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It's pretty realistic because your actually using the peddle and the brakes and the steering wheel like you normally would.
It's important to try and build habits while they're still fresh and say, permitted, as opposed to getting them when they're hardened seasoned drivers.
EVEN THOUGH THERE'S NO LAW AGAINST IT.STATE TROOPERS SAY DRIVERS *CAN BE TICKETED FOR CARELESS DRIVING IF THEY'RE INVOLVED IN A CRASH CAUSED BY TEXTING AND DRIVING.
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TWO MEN ARE FACING CHARGES THIS MORNING AFTER POLICE SAY THEY BARGED INTO A NORTH FORT MYERS HOME WEARING MASKS.
A DISABLED 90-YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS HOME -- IN BED SATURDAY NIGHT -- WHEN THE SUSPECTS BROKE IN DEMANDING CASH.
THE VICTIM'S DAUGHTER WENT INTO THE BEDROOM AND GRABBED AN ENVELOPE FULL OF CASH.
SHE HANDED IT TO THE SUSPECTS WHO TOOK OFF.
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-"Putting the pieces of the puzzle together we were basically able to match the description of a car belonging to one of the suspects that was affiliated with the victim's grandson and able to arrest these individuals."
DEPUTIES ARRESTED JESSE RACO AND BENJAMIN PRESLEY.
THEY'RE CHARGED WITH HOME INVASION ROBBERY WITH A WEAPON.
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AS SOON AS MEDSTAR SHUT DOWN, QUESTIONS STARTED FLYING.
A NEW REPORT FROM THE LEE COUNTY ATTORNEY SAYING COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES WAS WITHIN HER AUTHORITY TO GROUND THE EMERGENCY HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
ACCORDING TO ATTORNEY MICHAEL HUNT.THE LEE COUNTY CHARTER ALLOWS HAWES TO TAKE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION -- THAT INCLUDES TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING A DIVISION OR PROGRAM.
WE ASKED COMMISSION CHAIRMAN JOHN MANNING IF HE THOUGHT COMMISSIONERS SHOULD HAVE HAD A SAY IN THE SHUTDOWN.
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JOHN MANNING
LEE CO. CO MMISSIONER
1:19 no i don't i believe in very strongly in chain of command. i believe very strongly in the charter for lee county. we have governance over four positions. the port authority director the hearing examiner the county manager the county attorney beyond that there is supervisory control 37
THE COUNTY ATTORNEY FOUND HAWES DID *NOT HAVE TO GET BOARD APPROVAL.BEFORE SUSPENDING MEDSTAR.
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STUDENTS AT F-G-C-U ARE SENDING THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE A PETITION WITH 3-THOUSAND SIGNATURES URGING *AGAINST FUTURE CUTS TO THE COLLEGE.
GOVERNOR RICK MET PRIVATELY YESTERDAY WITH SEVERAL CAMPUS LEADERS.
LAWMAKERS CUT 300-MILLION FROM FLORIDA UNIVERSITIES LAST YEAR.
F-G-C-U IS SEEING 3-MILLION FEWER DOLLARS FROM THE STATE.
THE GOVERNOR HAS SAID HE DOES NOT PLAN TO CUT EDUCATION FUNDING FOR K THROUGH 12.
AND HE WOULD *NOT MAKE THAT SAME PROMISE FOR HIGHER ED.
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"The real issue is going to be, our general revenues are growing, how fast is Medicaid going to grow."
"I just hope he sees this is probably the most efficient University in the state university system with the amount of money we're getting funded every year."
WEEKEND LIBRARY HOURS HAVE BEEN CUT TO SAVE MONEY.
F-G-C-U'S STUDENT GOVERNMENT PLANS TO PICK UP THE COST IN ORDER TO RESTORE HOURS.
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THIS MORNING ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTS ARE ENCOURAGING F-G-C-U STUDENTS TO GET BACK TO THE BASICS --- AND EAT SUSTAINABLE FOODS.
THE "CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION" HOSTED THE EVENT.
SPEAKERS ADDRESSED ETHICAL, HUMANE, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD OPTIONS AVAILABLE AT F-G-C-U AND IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE GROUP TALKED ABOUT HOW CONSUMING SUSTAINABLE FOODS NOURISHES THE MIND, BODY, AND SOUL.
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i think most people can attest to how they feel after eating two cheese burgers from mcdonalds versus how they feel after eating fresh mozzerela and tomato salad just the way you feel physically even hours after you make that food choice.
THE GOAL OF LAST NIGHT'S DIALOGUE WAS TO DEMONSTRATE HOW YOUNG PEOPLE CAN USE LOCAL RESOURCES AND BENEFIT FROM EATING SUSTAINABLE FOODS.
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A BIZARRE DEATH IN DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA, AFTER A MAN DIES FOLLOWING A ROACH EATING CONTEST.
WITNESSES SAY THE MAN COLLAPSED, AFTER EATING A NUMBER OF COCKROACHES IN ATTEMPT TO WIN A SNAKE.
HUNDREDS WERE WATCHING AS 32 YEAR-OLD EDWARD "EDDIE" ARCHBOLD DOWNED THE INSECTS IN FRONT OF BEN SIEGEL'S REPTILE STORE IN DEERFIELD BEACH LAST FRIDAY.
WITNESSES SAY ARCHBOLD WAS GRABBING THEM A HANDFUL AT A TIME-- A ONE POINT NO LONGER CHEWING THEM.
SHORTLY AFTER WINNING THE CONTEST-- ARCHBOLD COLLAPSED--
AN AUTOPSY IS SCHEDULED TO DETERMINE JUST WHAT KILLED HIM.
NO ONE ELSE GOT SICK FROM EATING INSECTS.
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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.Rain chances will start falling today, marking the onset of a drier stretch of weather across Southwest Florida. In addition to the lower rain chances, sunshine will be quite prevalent for the next several days, and we also expect a little dip in humidity later this week.
Even though rain chances will be a lot lower today compared to previous days, moisture will still be sufficient enough to spark a few hit-or-miss afternoon showers. Areal coverage of the rain will be close to 30%, and the cells that manage to develop won't be as strong. Aside from these isolated afternoon showers, we'll be in store for a nice mix of sun and clouds through our Tuesday with highs closing in on 90 degrees.
Our sky will become mostly clear and quiet tonight with temperatures cooling to the low to mid 70s for most of Southwest Florida.
Speaking of our overnight lows, this is one area where we'll see some pleasant changes thanks some less humid air that will settle in by Wednesday night. The drop in humidity will allow the air to cool more efficiently, which will produce some comfortable overnights and early mornings with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s by Thursday and Friday morning. Although the dip in humidity won't have much of an effect on our daytime temperatures, the drier air will make our afternoons more tolerable.
The dry air that's expected to move in through the second half of the week will also squash our rain chances from Wednesday through Friday, so even a stray shower will be hard to come by until Saturday or Sunday. Even then, rain chances will stay pretty low. Other than a few isolated showers Saturday and Sunday, we'll enjoy plentiful sunshine with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
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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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STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT TO BE FOR HALLOWEEN.
WHAT ABOUT A PANDA?
WORKERS AT A NATURE RESERVE ARE WEARING PANDA COSTUMES TO WEAN THE BEARS OFF HUMAN CONTACT BEFORE RELEASING THEM INTO THE WILD.
THE GIANT PANDA IS CONSIDERED A NATIONAL TREASURE IN CHINA AND CAPTIVE BREEDING PROGRAMS ARE HELPING BRING THEM BACK FROM THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION.
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THIS MORNING CALIFORNIA ANIMAL SERVICES IS WORKING TO FIND THE OWNER OF A DOG THAT SURVIVED INSIDE THE HOOD OF A TRUCK.
THIS DOG -- "CHEVY" IS NAMED AFTER THE TRUCK THAT TOOK HIM ON HIS HUNDRED-MILE JOURNEY LAST WEEK.
INCREDIBLY -- THIS LITTLE GUY SURVIVED "INSIDE" A TRUCK ENGINE.
JAIME MAGANA WAS DRIVING WHEN HEARD A SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE.
WHEN HE POPPED THE HOOD -- HE DISCOVERED THE DOG.
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FROM CANINE TO FELINE--
ANOTHER RESCUE STORY--
THIS TIME RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA--
THE NAPLES FIRE DEPARTMENT BIG CORKSCREW FIRE SENT US THESE PHOTOS--
ITS OF A CAT THEY RESCUED AFTER IT JUMPED UNDER ONE OF THE TRUCKS--GOT INTO THE ENGINE AND WOULDN'T COME OUT.
BUT AS SOON AS THE FIREFIGHTERS BROUGHT IT SOME MILK--
IT POPPED OUT IT'S LITTLE HEAD.
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THIS MORNING VIEWERS WILL EMBARK ON A SUPERSONIC SKYDIVE
DAREDEVIL FELIX BAUMGARTNER WILL ATTEMPT THE HIGHEST, FASTEST FREE FALL IN HISTORY OVER NEW MEXICO.
THE PLAN IS TO LEAP FROM A BALLOON NEARLY 23 MILES ABOVE EARTH'S SURFACE.
THIS DIVE SHOULD PROVIDE SCIENTISTS WITH VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR NEXT-GENERATION SPACESUITS AND TECHNIQUES THAT COULD HELP ASTRONAUTS SURVIVE ACCIDENTS..
THE JUMP IS SUPPOSED TO START AROUND 8-30 A-M, OUR TIME.
YOU CAN SEE IT LIVE ON THE INTERNET.
JUST LOG ON TO OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS JESSICA NARY OF FORT MYERS.
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!
JESSICA - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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SET FOR SENTENCING--
THIS MORNING PENN STATE FORMER ASSISTANT COACH JERRY SANDUSKY WILL FIND OUT TODAY HOW MUCH TIME HE'LL HAVE TO SERVE IN PRISON-- AFTER BEING CONVICTED OF REPEATEDLY SEXUALLY ABUSING 10 BOYS.
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PAYING THEIR RESPECTS.
THIS MORNING THE NEW DETAILS INTO THE MEMORIAL SERVICE BEING HELD FOR 11-YEAR OLD JESSE WATLINGTON--THE FORT MYERS BOY, KILLED BY A LIGHTNING STRIKE.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
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IN JUST HOURS CONVICTED PEDOPHILE JERRY SANDUSKY WILL BE SENTENCED FOR ABUSING 10 BOYS OVER 15 YEARS.
FROM HIS JAIL CELL. THE FORMER PENN STATE ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH MADE A SURPRISE PLEA PROCLAIMING HIS INNOCENCE THAT AIRED ON PENN STATE RADIO LAST NIGHT.
BRINGING US THE LATEST DETAILS ON SANDUSKY'S STATEMENT AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM THE COURTROOM THIS MORNING IS NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE FROM OUR STUDIO--
STACEY--
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THIS MORNING, MANY IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY ARE SHOCKED THAT SANDUSKY WOULD RLEASE A STATMENT JUST BEFORE SENTENCING.
THEY CALL IT RISKY AND BOLD! HE SHOWS NO REMORSE AND ACCUSES HIS VICTIMS OF LYING.
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AUDIO BITE SANDUSKY
"They can take away my life, they could make me out as a monster, they could
treat me as a monster, but they can't take away my heart. In my heart, I
know I did not do these alleged disgusting acts."
IT'S 3 MINUTES AND AIRED FOR THE 1ST TIME LAST NIGHT ON PENN STATE'S RADIO STATION.
ONE OF THE ATTORNEYS OF A VICTIM, SPOKE OUT AFTER IT AIRED SAYING THERE IS NO CHANCE HE'S INNOICENT. HE SAYS HIS CLINENT WILL TESTIFY ABOUT THE HARM THAT SANDUSKY CAUSED HIM.
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PROSECUTORS HAVE SAID THERE COULD BE AS MANY AS 6 VICTIMES TESTIFYING TODAY.
MANY OF SANDUSKY'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS HAVE ALSO WRITTEN LETTERS TO THE COURT.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO,
S-D, NBC-2.
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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.Rain chances will start falling today, marking the onset of a drier stretch of weather across Southwest Florida. In addition to the lower rain chances, sunshine will be quite prevalent for the next several days, and we also expect a little dip in humidity later this week.
Even though rain chances will be a lot lower today compared to previous days, moisture will still be sufficient enough to spark a few hit-or-miss afternoon showers. Areal coverage of the rain will be close to 30%, and the cells that manage to develop won't be as strong. Aside from these isolated afternoon showers, we'll be in store for a nice mix of sun and clouds through our Tuesday with highs closing in on 90 degrees.
Our sky will become mostly clear and quiet tonight with temperatures cooling to the low to mid 70s for most of Southwest Florida.
Speaking of our overnight lows, this is one area where we'll see some pleasant changes thanks some less humid air that will settle in by Wednesday night. The drop in humidity will allow the air to cool more efficiently, which will produce some comfortable overnights and early mornings with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s by Thursday and Friday morning. Although the dip in humidity won't have much of an effect on our daytime temperatures, the drier air will make our afternoons more tolerable.
The dry air that's expected to move in through the second half of the week will also squash our rain chances from Wednesday through Friday, so even a stray shower will be hard to come by until Saturday or Sunday. Even then, rain chances will stay pretty low. Other than a few isolated showers Saturday and Sunday, we'll enjoy plentiful sunshine with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
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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 NOW HAVE NEW INFORMATION TO PASS ALONG ABOUT THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR AN 11-YEAR OLD FORT MYERS BOY, KILLED BY A LIGHTNING STRIKE.
THIS THURSDAY--- FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE COMMUNITY WILL REMEMBER JESSE WATLINGTON.
A PUBLIC VIEWING IS SET FOR 11 A-M, AT MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH.
FOLLOWED BY A MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ONE O CLOCK.
YESTERDAY JESSE'S CLASSMATES WORE PURPLE-- JESSE'S FAVORITE COLOR TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, WHERE THE 6TH GRADER WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING LAST WEDNESDAY WHILE RUNNING OUT ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD WITH HIS FRIENDS FOR PRACTICE.
JESSE DIED SUNDAY AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL, AFTER HIS FAMILY TOOK HIM OFF LIFE SUPPORT.
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NOW TO THE LATEST IN THE CASE OF A MISSING 10 YEAR OLD GIRL OUT IN COLORADO--
CREWS ARE EXPANDING THEIR SEARCH THIS MORNING AFTER THE GIRL'S BACKPACK AND WATER BOTTLE HAVE BEEN RECOVERED.
JESSICA RIDGEWAY WAS LAST SEEN WALKING TO A PARK FRIDAY IN WESTMINSTER, COLORADO, WHERE SHE MEETS CLASSMATES BEFORE SCHOOL.
AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE FIFTH-GRADER IS RELATED TO TWO RECENT CHILD ENTICEMENT CASES IN ANOTHER SUBURBAN DENVER CITY.
JESSICA'S BACKPACK WAS FOUND SUNDAY, 6 MILES AWAY.
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IF kids UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS OUT AFTER A NEW FORT MYERS CURFEW, COULD NOW FACE A CITATION.
THE CITY HAS MOVED ITS CURFEW EARLIER --
AND, AFTER A GRACE PERIOD, OFFICERS STARTED ENFORCING THAT CURFEW LAST NIGHT.
POLICE ARE DEMANDING YOUNG PEOPLE BE INSIDE BY NINE EVERY WEEKNIGHT --
AND 11 EVERY WEEKEND --
ALL IN AN EFFORT TO CURB VIOLENCE.
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we're not saying we're going to have officers out stopping every child that's walking up and down the street if they encounter a child they'll question the circumstances why you're out there
IF OFFICERS CATCH kids OUT PASSED THE NEW CURFEW, THEY GET ONE WARNING -- THEN THEY FACE A 110-DOLLAR FINE.
OPPONENTS ARGUE THIS COULD CREATE A CRIMINAL RECORD FOR HONOR STUDENTS OUT STUDYING LATE.
THE A-C-L-U HAS ALSO ARGUED IT ALLOWS OFFICERS TO STOP ANY "YOUNG PERSON" THEY WANT FOR ANY REASON -- NOT KNOWING THEIR EXACT AGE.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---
THE NUMBER OF AMERICANS WHO DO NOT IDENTIFY WITH ANY RELIGION CONTINUES TO GROW AT A RAPID PACE.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO A NEW PEW STUDY.
ONE IN FIVE OF THE UNITED STATES PUBLIC - AND A THIRD OF ADULTS UNDER 30 - ARE RELIGIOUSLY UN-AFFILIATED TODAY, THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGES EVER IN PEW RESEARCH CENTER POLLING.
THE RANKS NOW INCLUDE MORE THAN 13 MILLION SELF-DESCRIBED ATHEISTS AND AGNOSTICS, AS WELL AS NEARLY 33 MILLION PEOPLE WHO SAY THEY HAVE NO PARTICULAR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION.
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GENERAL MOTORS BOOSTS THE PAYROLL.
THE AUTOMAKER WILL HIRE UP TO 15-HUNDRED PEOPLE TO STAFF A NEW COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CENTER NEAR DETROIT.
G-M IS SHIFTING THE WORK FROM OUTSIDE FIRMS, AND PLANS TO OPEN FOUR NEW TECH CENTERS IN THE U.S.
EXECUTIVES ANNOUNCED LAST MONTH FIVE HUNDRED PEOPLE WOULD BE HIRED FOR A CENTER IN TEXAS.
THE GOAL IS TO BRING 90-PERCENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN-HOUSE, A MOVE MANAGERS BELIEVE WILL MAKE THE COMPANY MORE EFFICIENT.
AS MANY AS TEN-THOUSAND PEOPLE COULD BE HIRED IN THE NEXT THREE TO FIVE YEARS.
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BRAND NEW DETAILS IN THE MISSION ON MARS THIS MORNING.
NASA SAYS THE CURIOSITY ROVER MADE ITS FIRST SCOOP OF THE SURFACE-- DETECTING A BRIGHT OBJECT ON THE GROUND.
TAKE A LOOK,
NASA SCIENTISTS SUSPECT THE OBJECT MIGHT BE A PART OF THE ROVER.
HOWEVER THEY WON'T SAMPLE OR SCOOP ANYMORE UNTIL THEY FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS.
THE ROVER LANDED BACK IN AUGUST.
IT IS THERE TO STUDY WHETHER MICROBIAL LIFE COULD HAVE EXISTED ON THE RED PLANET IN THE PAST.
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HOLIDAY SHOPPERS TAKE NOTE - IN JUST A FEW HOURS YOU'LL HAVE A NEW TOOL TO FIND SOME OF THE MOST EXTRAVAGANT GIFTS.
LUXURY RETAILER NEIMAN MARCUS WILL UNVEIL ITS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOOK AROUND 10 THIS MORNING.
THE CATALOG IS KNOWN FOR FEATURING EXPENSIVE AND OUTRAGEOUS GIFTS.
FOR EXAMPLE - LAST YEAR'S CATALOG FEATURED A ONE MILLION DOLLAR FOUNTAIN THAT COULD BE PROGRAMMED TO DANCE TO MUSIC.
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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.Rain chances will start falling today, marking the onset of a drier stretch of weather across Southwest Florida. In addition to the lower rain chances, sunshine will be quite prevalent for the next several days, and we also expect a little dip in humidity later this week.
Even though rain chances will be a lot lower today compared to previous days, moisture will still be sufficient enough to spark a few hit-or-miss afternoon showers. Areal coverage of the rain will be close to 30%, and the cells that manage to develop won't be as strong. Aside from these isolated afternoon showers, we'll be in store for a nice mix of sun and clouds through our Tuesday with highs closing in on 90 degrees.
Our sky will become mostly clear and quiet tonight with temperatures cooling to the low to mid 70s for most of Southwest Florida.
Speaking of our overnight lows, this is one area where we'll see some pleasant changes thanks some less humid air that will settle in by Wednesday night. The drop in humidity will allow the air to cool more efficiently, which will produce some comfortable overnights and early mornings with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s by Thursday and Friday morning. Although the dip in humidity won't have much of an effect on our daytime temperatures, the drier air will make our afternoons more tolerable.
The dry air that's expected to move in through the second half of the week will also squash our rain chances from Wednesday through Friday, so even a stray shower will be hard to come by until Saturday or Sunday. Even then, rain chances will stay pretty low. Other than a few isolated showers Saturday and Sunday, we'll enjoy plentiful sunshine with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
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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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A CONSUMER ALERT INVOLVING CHEESE THIS MORNING --
KENNY'S FARMHOUSE CHEESE IS RECALLED SEVERAL VARIETIES OF CHEESE DUE TO POSSIBLE LISTERIA CONTAMINATION.
THEY INCLUDE KENTUCKY ROSE, KENTUCKY BLEU, AWE-BRIE AND TOMME DE NENA.
THE CHEESES WERE SOLD TO FARMERS MARKETS, RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL STORES IN SEVEN STATES, INCLUDING FLORIDA -- BETWEEN AUGUST 22ND AND SEPTEMBER 25TH.
LISTERIA CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INFECTIONS IN YOUNG CHILDREN, THOSE WITH WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEMS AND THE ELDERLY.
IT IS ALSO DANGEROUS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN.
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A LEHIGH ACRES COUPLE ACCUSED OF RUNNING AN ILLEGAL FIGHT CLUB TAKES A PLEA DEAL.
BRANDON HARRISON, ANGELA HARRISON AND GAUGE FORD WERE ARRESTED IN APRIL AFTER THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ARRESTED THEM FOR ALLOWING TEENAGE BOYS TO BOX IN THE BACKYARD.
THEY WERE CHARGED WITH A THIRD DEGREE FELONY - AND FACED UP TO 5 YEARS' JAIL TIME.
BUT THEY AGREED TO SIX MONTHS COUNTY PROBATION - AS THE STATE DROPPED THE CHARGES TO A MISDEMEANOR.
THEIR ATTORNEY SAYS IT WASN'T A FIGHT CLUB - BUT A BIRTHDAY PARTY.
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"they were doing something that their son likes to do, not their thing, but that's what he and his buddies like to do. They passed out birthday invitations and the theme of the birthday part is to get together and have these boxing matches. These MMA fights"
AS FOR 17 YEAR OLD GAUGE FORD - HE HAS YET TO GO BEFORE THE JUVENILE COURT - BUT HIS ATTORNEY WILL ASK FOR A JUDICIAL WARNING.
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NBC2 UNCOVERS A NEW TREND THIS MORNING WHEN IT COMES TO MARTIAL ARTS.
YOUNGER CHILDREN ARE NOW JOINING IN ON THE FUN.
kicking in karate
LOCAL INSTRUCTORS AT SCHOOL LIKE TAE KWON DO UNITED IN LEE COUNTY SAY THEY ARE SEEING MORE KIDS AGES 2 TO 4 YEARS OLD SIGN UP FOR CLASSES.
INSTRUCTORS CREDIT THE INCREASE IN ENROLLMENT DUE TO TV SHOWS LIKE "KUNG FU PANDA" AND "KICKING IT."
BUT THE BIGGEST REASONS ARE DISCIPLINE AND STRUCTURE.
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carmen diez/ owner/kurokawa martial arts
33:17 parents want to see their kids are growing up with good manners and be able to respect authority.
tim kelley/fORT MYERS PARENT
"29:45 it's different than ballet and gymnastics that they learn respect and discipline. It helps them all around, not just the physical aspect of it."
EXPERTS SAY THE FIRST PLACE TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN DISCIPLINE IS AT HOME.
BY HAVING THEM FOLLOW A CONSISTENT SET OF RULES.
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WE ARE MONITORING A DEVELOPING STORY OUT OF ILLINOIS THIS MORNING --
STUDENTS AT ONE HIGH SCHOOL SUSPENDED FOR HAVING SOMETHING CALLED ENERGY MINTS.
APPARENTLY SCHOOL OFFICIALS THOUGHT THE STUDENTS WERE ACTUALLY EATING ILLEGAL DRUGS.
Allison Walker
"This is 2012 and caffeine is just caffeine.i drink soda, jake drinks soda. i don't see anything wrong with the caffeine pills."
COMING UP IN JUST MINUTES ON THE TODAY SHOW -- TWO OF THE STUDENTS INVOLVED SPEAK OUT IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW.
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A FAST FOOD INDUSTRY MAGAZINE GIVES TOP MARKS TO CHICK-FIL-A AND WENDY'S WHEN IT COMES TO SERVICE AT THE DRIVE-THRU.
CHICK-FIL-A LED THE FLOCK, GETTING ORDERS RIGHT 92 PERCENT OF THE TIME, ALONG WITH TOP SCORES FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CLEANLINESS.
BUT WENDY'S WAS THE FASTEST BY FAR, COMPLETING DRIVE-THRU ORDERS IN AN AVERAGE OF 130 SECONDS.
THAT'S 20 SECONDS FASTER THAN TACO BELL, WHICH RANKED NUMBER TWO FOR SPEED.
BURGER KING HAD THE LOWEST SCORES IN BOTH ACCURACY AND SPEED.
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IT'S BECOMING THE NORM--
CALORIES POSTED AT RESTAURANTS, FAST FOOD CHAINS AND NOW NEW THIS MORNING -- VENDING MACHINES.
COKE, PEPSI AND DOCTOR PEPPER ARE ROLLING OUT NEW MACHINES THAT'LL FEATURE CALORIE COUNTS ON THE BUTTONS.
THE MACHINES WILL LAUNCH IN CHICAGO AND SAN ANTONIO MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS NEXT YEAR.
THE AMERICAN BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION. WHICH REPRESENTS COCA-COLA, PEPSICO AND DOCTOR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP. SAYS THE MACHINES WILL REMIND CUSTOMERS TO CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES. WITH MESSAGES SUCH AS "TRY A LOW-CALORIE BEVERAGE."
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LADIES, LISTEN UP -- A QUICK CHECK OF YOUR LINGERIE DRAWER THIS MORNING CAN HELP SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE.
TAKE A LOOK -- E'S COUNTRY STORE IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES IS COLLECTING BRAS TO HELP BRING ATTENTION TO BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
AS YOU CAN SEE, THEY ALREADY HAVE HUNDREDS HANGING UP AND TURNING HEADS.
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"oh yea it attracts a lot of attention. People coming in asking why are there so many bras out here? We explain it to them and they get involved then bring their bras in and it's a good cause."
THE COUNTRY STORE IS COLLECTING BRAS ALL MONTH AND WILL DONATE FIVE DOLLARS PER BRA TO THE CANCER ALLIANCE OF NAPLES.
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NOW TO WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY--
THE STORY ON THE WEB GETTING THE MOST CLICKS THIS MORNING--
A LONGTIME HOLLYWOOD COUPLE IS CALLING IT QUITS.
DANNY DEVITO'S PUBLICIST SAYS HE AND WIFE RHEA PERLMAN ARE SEPARATING AFTER 30 YEARS.
DEVITO AND PERLMAN WORKED TOGETHER ON THE TV SITCOM "TAXI" STARTING IN 1978.
THEY MARRIED IN 1982 AND HAVE THREE ADULT CHILDREN.
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WHOA, WE'RE BLINDED BY THE LIGHT!
THAT'S THE LIGHT COMING FROM JENNIFER ANISTON'S ROCK.
TAKE A LOOK--
THE STAR SHARED HER ENGAGEMENT RING WITH PHOTOGS, WHO SNAPPED A SHOT ALONGSIDE FIANCE JUSTIN THEROUX ON SATURDAY IN SANTE FE, NEW MEXICO.
THE TWO ANNOUNCED THEIR ENGAGEMENT TWO MONTHS 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.Rain chances will start falling today, marking the onset of a drier stretch of weather across Southwest Florida. In addition to the lower rain chances, sunshine will be quite prevalent for the next several days, and we also expect a little dip in humidity later this week.
Even though rain chances will be a lot lower today compared to previous days, moisture will still be sufficient enough to spark a few hit-or-miss afternoon showers. Areal coverage of the rain will be close to 30%, and the cells that manage to develop won't be as strong. Aside from these isolated afternoon showers, we'll be in store for a nice mix of sun and clouds through our Tuesday with highs closing in on 90 degrees.
Our sky will become mostly clear and quiet tonight with temperatures cooling to the low to mid 70s for most of Southwest Florida.
Speaking of our overnight lows, this is one area where we'll see some pleasant changes thanks some less humid air that will settle in by Wednesday night. The drop in humidity will allow the air to cool more efficiently, which will produce some comfortable overnights and early mornings with lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s by Thursday and Friday morning. Although the dip in humidity won't have much of an effect on our daytime temperatures, the drier air will make our afternoons more tolerable.
The dry air that's expected to move in through the second half of the week will also squash our rain chances from Wednesday through Friday, so even a stray shower will be hard to come by until Saturday or Sunday. Even then, rain chances will stay pretty low. Other than a few isolated showers Saturday and Sunday, we'll enjoy plentiful sunshine with highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
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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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A FINAL CHECK OF YOUR TOP STORIES THIS MORNING --
A PUBLIC MEMORIAL WILL NOW TAKE PLACE TO HONOR THE 11 YEAR OLD BOY KILLED BY A LIGHTNING STRIKE.
JESSE WATLINGTON DIED SUNDAY, AFTER BEING HIT WEDNESDAY DURING FOOTBALL PRACTICE AT HIS SCHOOL IN FORT MYERS.
THE MEMORIAL IS THIS THURSDAY AT MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH.
THE VIEWING IS SET FOR 11 A-M, FOLLOWED BY A SERVICE AT ONE.
WE ALSO LEARNED THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM WILL WEAR HIS NUMBER 51 ON THEIR HELMETS DURING THEIR GAME THIS WEEKEND.
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JUST HOURS AWAY FROM LEARNING HIS FATE.
THIS MORNING FORMER PENN STATE COACH JERRY SANDUSKY WILL BE SENTENCED,
AND HE COULD GET UP TO 440 YEARS IN PRISON.
THAT'S THE MAXIMUM FOR HIS CONVICTION ON 45 COUNTS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.
IN AN AUDIO STATEMENT RELEASED LAST NIGHT-- SANDUSKY SAYS HE REGRETS NOT TAKING THE STAND IN HIS OWN DEFENSE THIS SUMMER--
HE PLANS TO ADDRESS THE COURT THIS MORNING.
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DEVELOPING OVERNIGHT IN ESTERO -- THE SEARCH IS ON FOR WHAT TRIGGERED A HOUSE FIRE.
EMERGENCY CREWS TELLS THEY GOT THE CALL ABOUT FLAMES AT A HOME ON MONTESSA COURT ABOUT 9-30 LAST NIGHT.
THAT'S IN THE GATED COMMUNITY, GRANDEZZA.
THE FIRE IS NOW OUT.
NO WORD ON INJURIES OR HOW MUCH DAMAGE FLAMES CAUSED.
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THE CLOCK IS TICKING--
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE----
AND THERE WILL BE EXTENDED HOURS IN COLLIER COUNTY FOR THOSE STILL NOT SIGNED UP.
YOU CAN VISIT ANY SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ELECTIONS OFFICE TO FILL OUT THE PAPERWORK.
TO PRINT OUT AN APPLICATION, GO TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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IN THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE -- IT'S ALL ABOUT OHIO TODAY.
BOTH CANDIDATES WILL BE THERE TODAY FOR EVENTS.
ALSO THIS MORNING, POLLS ARE NOW SPLIT ON MITT ROMNEY'S POPULARITY.
PEW HAS HIM UP FOUR POINTS AMONG LIKELY VOTERS.
BUT GALLUP SAYS THE POSITIVE JOBS REPORT GAVE PRESIDENT OBAMA A FIVE-POINT BOOST.
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NEW NUMBERS OUT THIS MORNING CONCERNING THAT DEADLY MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY AS MANY AS 13 THOUSAND PEOPLE RECEIVED STEROID SHOTS SUSPECTED IN THE OUTBREAK, BUT IT'S NOT CLEAR HOW MANY ARE IN DANGER.
THE NUMBER INCLUDES NOT ONLY THOSE WHO GOT THEM IN THE BACK FOR PAIN, BUT ALSO THOSE WHO GOT THE SHOTS IN OTHER PLACES, LIKE KNEES AND SHOULDERS.
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SICKENED IN THE OUTBREAK HAS REACHED 105-- INCLUDING IN FLORIDA.
AND THE DEATH TOLL IS NOW AT NINE PEOPLE.
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AUTHORITIES IN COLORADO ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER THE DISAPPEARANCE OF A 10 YEAR OLD GIRL IS RELATED TO TWO RECENT ATTEMPTED ABDUCTIONS IN ANOTHER SUBURBAN DENVER CITY.
THIS MORNING CREWS ARE EXPANDING THEIR SEARCH AFTER THE JESSICA RIDGEWAY'S BACKPACK AND WATER BOTTLE WERE RECOVERED.
RIDGEWAY WAS LAST SEEN WALKING TO A PARK FRIDAY IN WESTMINSTER, COLORADO, WHERE SHE MEETS CLASSMATES BEFORE SCHOOL.
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DON'T BREAK CURFEW!
A NEW CURFEW IS NOW IN EFFECT IN FORT MYERS.
IF SOMEONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS OUT AFTER CURFEW, THEY COULD NOW FACE A CITATION.
POLICE ARE DEMANDING YOUNG PEOPLE BE INSIDE BY NINE-PM EVERY WEEKNIGHT, AND 11PM EVERY WEEKEND.
IT'S AN EFFORT TO STOP RECENT VIOLENCE.
IF OFFICERS CATCH A YOUNG PERSON OUT PASSED THE NEW CURFEW, THEY GET ONE WARNING, THEN FACE A 110-DOLLAR FINE.
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BRAND NEW DETAILS IN THE MISSION ON MARS THIS MORNING.
NASA SAYS THE CURIOSITY ROVER MADE ITS FIRST SCOOP OF THE SURFACE-- DETECTING A BRIGHT OBJECT ON THE GROUND.
TAKE A LOOK,
NASA SCIENTISTS SUSPECT THE OBJECT MIGHT BE A PART OF THE ROVER.
HOWEVER THEY WON'T SAMPLE OR SCOOP ANYMORE UNTIL THEY FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS.
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WILL HE BE ABLE TO PULL IT OFF?
THIS MORNING AN AUSTRIAN SKYDIVER WILL TRY TO BREAK THE RECORD FOR THE LONGEST FREE FALL EVER -- FALLING 120-THOUSAND FEET FROM THE EDGE OF SPACE -- AND ATTEMPTING TO BREAK THE SOUND BARRIER IN THE PROCESS.
YOU CAN WATCH THE JUMP LIVE FOR YOURSELF IN ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF AT 8-30--
WE'VE POSTED A LINK ON OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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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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