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A COLLIER COUNTY MAN BRUTALLY MURDERED -- HIS MOTHER SAYS BECAUSE OF A LOVE TRIANGLE --
TONIGHT N-B-C TWO TALKS WITH THE GRIEVING MOTHER SEEKING JUSTICE FOR HER SON.
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A NURSE STABBED AT THE HOSPITAL.
HOW A MIX-UP OF WORDS LED TO THE VIOLENCE -- AND A PATIENT UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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HAPPENING RIGHT NOW --
A RALLY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
WHY A POLITICIAN SOME OF YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD OF IS GIVING THE CANDIDATES REASON TO SWEAT.
THE NEWS AT FIVE STARTS NOW.
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WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS.
AN AMBER ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR A ONE YEAR OLD BOY MISSING FROM SOUTH FLORIDA.
AUTHORITIES SAY JAMES MORRISON WAS LAST SEEN IN NORTH MIAMI BEACH.
HE MAY BE WITH JAMEEKA MCINTOSH.BUT POLICE DON'T THINK MCINTOSH IS THE SUSPECT.
THEY THINK THIS MAN RODERICO MORRISON.MIGHT BE HOLDING BOTH AGAINST THEIR WILL.
HE IS CONSIDERED TO BE VIOLENT.
THEY MAY BE IN A GOLD SATURN.
WE ARE WORKING TO GET MORE DETAILS.COUNT ON US TO KEEP YOU POSTED ON THIS AMBER ALERT.
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BREAKING NEWS AT FIVE:
TALKS BETWEEN THE NAPLES AIRPORT AND JET BLUE ARE OFF -- INDEFINITELY.
THE AIRLINE WANTED TO PROVIDE SERVICE AT THE AIRPORT --
IT WOULD HAVE MADE JET BLUE THE ONLY COMMERICIAL AIRLINE AT THE AIRORT.
AIRPORT OFFICIALS TELL US THEY HAD NO IDEA THIS WAS COMING --
AND THAT NEIGHBORS WROTE LETTERS TO JET BLUE COMPLAINING.
JET BLUE TELLS NBC2 "A POSITIVE RECEPTION FROM THE COMMUNITY IS A KEY FACTOR IN OUR EVALUATION OF NEW CITIES."
WE ARE GETTING REACTION FROM THOSE NEIGHBORS, AND WILL BRING THAT TO YOU AT SIX.
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A MOTHER IN COLLIER COUNTY SPOKE EXCLUSIVELY TO N-B-C TWO ABOUT THE NIGHT HER SON WAS MURDERED IN HIS SLEEP --
SHE SAYS HE WAS KILLED OVER A WOMAN.
ERNIE TORRES DIED AT HIS GOLDEN GATE HOME BACK IN AUGUST.
INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE ABRAHAM ECKMAN PULLED THE TRIGGER.
N-B-C TWO'S GABY FLEISCHMAN SAT DOWN WITH TORRES' MOTHER WHO SAYS A LOVE TRIANGLE --
WAS THE MOTIVE FOR THE MURDER.
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FOR LINDA TORRES--
THE PAIN WILL NEVER END.
"It will never be over, I will never get my son back."
BUT SHE'S CLOSER TO A SENSE OF PEACE--
NOW THAT HER SONS ALLEGED KILLER IS FACING A MURDER CHARGE.
at least I got some justice out of it because he needs to suffer for what he did, coming up to my house shooting my son through the window while he was sleeping 22 it's just horrible, its horrible for what I had to deal with and I don't have a child now 26
LINDAS ONLY SON-- 25-YEAR-OLD ERNIE TORRES--WAS SHOT TO DEATH THROUGH HIS BEDROOM WINDOW IN GOLDEN GATE LAST AUGUST.
"I just held him and tried to put his face back together until 911 came and I couldn't save him, I gave him mouth to mouth and I couldn't save him."
LINDA SAYS AT THAT MOMENT, SHE KNEW WHO KILLED HER SON.
SHE CLAIMS ERNIE AND 23-YEAR-OLD ABRAHAM ECKMAN HAD BEEN FIGHTING OVER A WOMAN WHO IS THE MOTHER OF ECKMANS CHILD.
3:13 he had threatened my son before- he threw a rock through the window 16.threatening him screaming at him 21
SHE SAYS THE LOVE-TRIANGLE LED TO A LIFE LOST--
"We miss him so much and I can't believe this happened over a girl."
A JUDGE SET NO BOND FOR ECKMAN IN COURT TODAY--
CITING STRONG EVIDENCE AGAINST HIM FOR THE CHARGE OF SECOND DEGREE MRUDER.
the defendant had gunshot residue on his hand, shirt and jeans. In addition to that he was in possesion of or owned the same type of weapon used in the crime.
:50 he deserves to pay for what he did 57.:40 hopefully hell never see the streets again
IN COLLIER COUNTY, GABY FLEISCHMAN NBC2.
ANCHOR TAG: DEPUTIES ARRESTED ECKMAN YESTERDAY IN THE NAPLES JAIL. HE'S BEEN THERE SINCE EARLY AUGUST ON A DIFFERENT CHARGE."
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ECKMAN IS BEING HELD ON NO BOND.
HE FACES LIFE IN PRISON IF CONVICTED.
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FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THEY HAVE IDENTIFIED THE PERSON FOUND ON THE TARPON PIER.
POLICE SAY ANGEL ESPINOSA IS THE 20TH HOMICIDE VICTIM IN THE CITY THIS YEAR.
NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE.
INVESTIGATORS SAY SOMEONE FOUND ESPINOSA'S BODY SUNDAY MORNING AT THE PIER OFF PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
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WE KNOW THE NAME OF A MAN SHOT OVERNIGHT IN AN APARTMENT COMPLEX OFF WINKLER IN FORT MYERS.
POLICE SAY ANTONIO CREWS IS EXPECTED TO BE OK.
THERE IS STILL A SEARCH FOR THE SHOOTER.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL CRIME STOPPERS.
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A NURSE IS RECOVERING TONIGHT-
AFTER BEING STABBED INSIDE A HOSPITAL.
AND POLICE SAY IT WAS HER PATIENT WHO DID IT.
NBC-2'S MEAGHAN SMITH IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO- MEAGHAN WHY DO DETECTIVES BELIEVE SHE DID IT?
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THE PATIENT REPORTEDLY TOLD OFFICERS SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO BE KILLED BY HOSPITAL STAFF, SO SHE DECIDED TO TAKE A KNIFE TO BED WITH HER. WHEN THE NURSE WALKED IN- DETECTIVES SAY THE PATIENT MADE HER MOVE.
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INSIDE LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-
A NURSE IS STABBED.
13:20 "a nurse was stabbed by a patient with a 4 inch pocket knife."
AROUND 3:30 THIS MORNING-
IN ROOM 3123,
FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THE NURSE WENT TO CHECK ON A PATIENT,
BECAUSE AN ALARM ON THE PATIENT'S MONITOR WAS GOING OFF.
THE ROOM WAS DARK-
WHEN OFFICERS SAY LINDA EASON MADE HER MOVE ON THE UNSUSPECTING NURSE.
13:42 "she was stabbed in the chest with a knife."
THIS IS EASON'S MUGSHOT FROM A PREVIOUS ARREST.
OFFICERS SAY SECURITY WAS ABLE TO GET HER KNIFE AND DOCTORS BAKER ACTED HER-
,WHICH MEANS THEY'RE HOLDING EASON FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE SHE'S A THREAT TO EITHER HERSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE.
13:56 "in hospitals, there are certain situations where patients may become unruly, disruptive, even combative, but this is the first time i've actually heard of a nurse being stabbed by a patient."
DETECTIVES REPORT EASON MADE COMMENTS THAT SHE BELIEVED HOSPITAL STAFF WAS GOING TO KILL HER, AND SHE WANTED TO DEFEND HERSELF.
LEE MEMORIAL ISSUED THIS STATEMENT-
STATING QUOTE- "THERE ARE CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS WE TAKE TO SAFEGUARD OUR EMPLOYEES, BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO ANTICIPATE AN ATTACK."
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POLICE ARE WORKING WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND REQUESTING AN ARREST WARRANT FOR EASON. THE CHARGE WOULD BE AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON. THE NURSE WAS TREATED AT THE HOSPITAL AND RELEASED.
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YOU CAN DEBATE WHO WON.BUT THERE IS NO DOUBT.LAST NIGHT'S VICE PRESIDENTIAL SHOW-DOWN WAS FULL OF FIRE.
MANY BELIEVE IT COULD SET THE TONE FOR THE SECOND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE NEXT WEEK.
TODAY BOTH CAMPAIGNS TRIED TO SEIZE MOMENTUM AS THEY STUMPED IN KEY BATTLE GROUND STATES.
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GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY TOLD SUPPORTERS IN VIRGINIA THAT PAUL RYAN'S PERFORMANCE THOUGHTFUL AND STEADY.
NEXT ROMNEY WILL HEAD TO OHIO AND MEET UP WITH RYAN.
VIRGINIA AND OHIO ARE THE MOST COVETED SWING STATES BEHIND FLORIDA.
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MEANWHILE PRESIDENT OBAMA SPENT THE DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
TONIGHT HE WILL EAT WITH TWO PEOPLE WHO WON A CONTEST TO DINE AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE PRESIDENT AND MITT ROMNEY DEBATE TUESDAY AT HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY ON LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK.
YOU CAN WATCH IT RIGHT HERE ON N-B-C TWO.
COVERAGE BEGINS AT NINE.
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IN NAPLES. THE PUSH IS ON FOR A POLITICAL OUTSIDER.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY GET THE HEADLINES BUT IT'S THE POTENTIAL "GARY JOHNSON EFFECT" WHICH COULD SWAY THE ELECTION.
THIS IS A LOOK THE LIBERTARIAN NOMINEE DURING AN AUGUST VISIT TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
N-B-C TWO CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT CHAD OLIVER IS LIVE AT A RALLY AT THE INTERSECTION OFGOLDEN GATE PARKWAY AND U-S 41 TO BREAK DOWN. THE THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES. CHAD.
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* AT INTERSECTION OF U.S. 41 & GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY
* THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF COLLIER COUNTY IS OUT HERE GETTING EXPOSURE FOR THE CANDIDATES.
* ESPECIALLY THEIR PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE GARY JOHNSON.
* HE WASN'T INVITED TO THE DEBATES BECAUSE HE'S NOT POLLING HIGH ENOUGH.
* THIS FOCUS THOUGH ISNT JUST ON THIS YEAR- THEY'RE HOPING TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS.
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:00 Courtesy: Campaign Video / Garyjohnson2012.com
:21 Jared Grifoni / FL Co-Director, Johnson Campaign
:39 Laura Weir / Edison State College
:50 Chad OIiver / Chief Political Reporter
TRT: 1:31
GARY JOHNSON WAS A 2-TERM *REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR FROM NEW MEXICO. NOW HE'S THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY'S NOMINEE FOR PRESIDENT.
JARED GRIFONI IS A NAPLES ATTORNEY WHO IS THE CO-DIRECTOR OF JOHNSON'S FLORIDA CAMPAIGN.
JOHNSON HAS REACHED OUT TO RON PAUL SUPPORTERS.
AND GRIFONI EXPECTS HIS CANDIDATE TO PULL FROM THE PRESIDENT IN WESTERN STATES LIKE NEVADA.
JOHNSON WANTS TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA. A STANCE THAT'S A TOUGH SELL IN A NATIONAL ELECTION. BUT STILL HIS SUPPORTERS INSIST THEY'RE NOT *WASTING THEIR VOTE.
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THESE LIBERTARIANS KNOW THEIR CANDIDATE, GARY JOHNSON REALISTICALLY WON'T GET THE MOST VOTES.
BUT IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT WINNING.
THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY HAS A GOAL OF 5-PERCENT.
IF THAT REACH THAT THRESHOLD THEY BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR 90-MILLION IN PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FINANCING.
LIVE IN NAPLES CHAD OLIVER NBC-2 NEWS.
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WITH JUST 25 DAYS TO GO TILL THE ELECTION IN NOVEMBER --
CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS AROUND THE COUNTRY WILL BE OUT KNOCKING ON DOORS THIS WEEKEND.
WE HAVE VOLUNTEER INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM --
JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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THE GRADES ARE IN --
AND THE LEE COUNTY ATTORNEY IS NOT LIVING UP TO SOME COMMISSIONERS' STANDARDS.
TAMMY HALL SAYS THIS MAN --
MICHAEL HUNT IS NOT PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND SHE RECOMMENDS TERMINATING HIS CONTRACT.
FRANK MANN SAYS HUNT HASN'T GRASPED THE NEEDS OF THE COUNTY.
JOHN MANNING, RAY JUDAH, AND BRIAN BIGELOW HAVEN'T SUBMITTED THEIR EVALUATIONS YET.
WE REQUESTED INTERVIEWS THE LEE COUNTY ATTORNEY - BUT HE DID NOT WANT TO COMMENT.
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LEE COUNTY LEADERS ARE PUTTING MORE PRESSURE ON BONITA BASED V-R LABS TO PROVE IT IS APPROPRIATELY SPENDING TAXPAYER MONEY.
THE COUNTY ATTORNEY SENT A LETTER ASKING FOR PROOF OF THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES HIRED AND HOW MUCH THEY EARN.
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AWARDED THE HERBAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY 5 MILLION DOLLARS IN INCENTIVES TO BRING BUSINESS AND 200 JOBS TO THE AREA.
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THE SIXTH GRADE STUDENT KILLED BY LIGHTNING WILL HAVE HIS FOOTBALL JERSEY RETIRED TOMORROW.
JESSE WATLINGTON'S NUMBER 51 WILL BE RETIRED AT HALFTIME OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN GAME.
THE TEAM IS PLAYING AT BISHOP VEROT HIGH SCHOOL IN FORT MYERS.
THE 11 YEAR OLD DIED SUNDAY AFTER BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING AS HE HEADED OUT ON THE FIELD FOR FOOTBALL PRACTICE LAST WEEK.
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THERE IS STILL A RECOVERY MISSION AT THE SITE OF A PARKING GARAGE COLLAPSE IN MIAMI.
ONE CONSTRUCTION WORKER IS STILL MISSING.
HE'S PRESUMED DEAD.BUT CREWS DON'T WANT TO STOP SEARCHING UNTIL THEY'RE SURE.
IT IS STILL NOT CLEAR WHAT BROUGHT THE PARKING DECK CRUMBLING DOWN.
BUT THE CONTRACTOR'S PRESIDENT DID SAY A CRANE HIT THE STRUCTURE TWO DAYS BEFORE THE COLLAPSE.
THREE PEOPLE ARE CONFIRMED DEAD.
NEARLY A DOZEN WERE INJURED.
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WINDS ARE PUSHING DEAD FISH FROM RED TIDE FURTHER OUT INTO THE GULF OF MEXICO.
THE LATEST WATER TESTS SHOW HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF THE TOXIC ALGAE FROM ENGLEWOOD TO CAPTIVA.
COUNT ON NBC-2 TO TRACK RED TIDE- AND IT'S EFFECT ON OUR BEACHES.
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A SPECIAL GUEST COMES TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY TO SPOTLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL WELLNESS.
KATHY CRONKITE, THE DAUGHTER OF LEGENDARY NEWS ANCHOR WALTER CRONKITE, IS ALSO AN ADVOCATE OF MENTAL HEALTH.
KATHY SPOKE TODAY DURING AT THE BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATER FOR THE HOPE CLUBHOUSE'S SECOND ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH SYMPOSIUM.
CRONKITE, HERSELF, HAS DEALT WITH DEPRESSION - AND KNOWS FIRST HAND THE STRUGGLES MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE FACING.
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tc 4:05:52-02
kathy Cronkite/Mental Health Advocate - "for people to recognize what it looks like, feels like, that blue days may be just blue days.everybody goes through, or may be something bigger.larger and needs treatment."
CRONKITE HAS ALSO WRITTEN A BOOK - ON THE EDGE OF DARKNESS: CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CONQUERING DEPRESSION,
HOPE CLUBHOUSE TREATS PEOPLE LIVING LIVING WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS AND HELPS THEM GET BACK INTO THE WORKFORCE.
IF YOU'D LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOPE CLUBHOUSE, LOG ON TO NBC-2.COM, CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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THE SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEVOUR SET FOR ONE MORE MISSION.
IT'S THE SLOWEST ENDEAVOR HAS EVER MOVED.
BUT THIS 12 MILE.TWO DAY TRIP IS GETTING A LOT OF ATTENTION.
AND SOME OF THE TOP CRIME FIGHTING DOGS IN THE COUNTRY.COMPETED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY.
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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.
Everybody enjoyed another sunny, rain free day in Southwest Florida Friday. The humidity stayed comfortable and the breeze added tot he comfort factor.
Outdoor plans for Saturday will not be canceled due to rain, as we have another day without rain in the forecast. High Pressure over the Appalachian Mountain chance will drift just a little closer to Tropical Storm Patty in the Atlantic.
These two features getting a little closer together means a breezier day for Southwest Florida on Saturday. Expect a mostly to partly sunny day with easterly wind gusts to 30 MPH or better. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 80s.
By Sunday, this easterly wind will increase our humidity a little, and a few showers may ride the breeze during the afternoon into Southwest Florida.
Expect 20% of the area to get wet. These will be quick moving, short-lived little showers that shouldn't hamper outdoor activities too much. Afternoon highs will again be in the upper 80s.
Monday will also have a few showers pushing into Southwest Florida, but more dry air will move in by Tuesday, squashing the rain chance once again.
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SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR IS ON ITS FINAL MISSION.
THE SHUTTLE IS SLOWLY MOVING DOWN L.A.
ITS ON A CAREFULLY PLOTTED 12-MILE.TWO DAY TRIP EN ROUTE TO THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER. ITS PERMANENT HOME.
N-B-C TWO ANCHOR LINDSAY LOGUE HAS MORE ON THE SHUTTLE AND ITS FINAL ROAD TRIP.
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CREWS HAVE LAID OUT A NINE MILLION POUND STEEL CARPET TO REINFORCE THE STREETS TO ACCOMMODATE THE WEIGHT OF THE SHUTTLE.
THE CITY HAS BEEN PREPPING FOR THIS FOR A YEAR NOW CUTTING DOWN TREES AND REMOVING STREET LIGHTS, FOR THE SHUTTLE'S FINAL MISSION.
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S/ Jeffrey Rudolph / President, California Science Center :11
S/ Matt Cordner - Shuttle Fan :34
S/ Alicia Citrain - Shuttle Fan :40
S/ Michael Bonin - Chief of Staff - L.A. City Council :58
S/ Cpt. Mark Kelly / former Astronaut 1:15
ENDEAVOR MADE ITS FIRST PIT STOP ABOUT 3 AND HALF MILES INTO THE 12 MILE JOURNEY TO ITS FINAL RESTING PLACE AT THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER. OFFICIALS CALLING IT A LOGISTICAL PIT STOP.
"This stop was really guided by some logistical concerns in terms of timing we closed the runway last night at LAX and these folks would not have liked us doing that in the middle of the day probably a lot of passengers would not have liked that
NATS: Chopper, shuttle coming out of hanger
THE SHUTTLE DEPARTED LAX ON ITS 200-THOUSAND POUND TRANSPORT VEHICLE AND BEGAN ROLLING AROUND 2 AM. SPECTATORS LINED THE STREETS TO WITNESS A PIECE OF HISTORY.
"It's an American dream , it's an American icon , it's an American hero."
I'm 20, it's going to be one of the highlights of my life, I'm never going to see something like this again.
THE 12 MILE JOURNEY DUBBED "MISSION 26" IS QUITE AN "ENDEAVOR." SHUTTLE CONTROLLERS WILL NAVIGATE L.A. STREETS AT A TOP SPEED OF JUST TWO MILES AN HOUR, AT SOME POINTS JUST INCHES AWAY FROM BUILDINGS.
"It is impossible to look back at this and not say, look at what we can do. we can accomplish anything."
CAPTAIN MARK KELLY SERVED AS COMMANDER OF ENDEAVOR'S FINAL MISSION AND SAYS FANS WILL GET AN EXTRA TREAT WHEN VISITING THE SHUTTLE.
"They're gonna try to display it in the vertical with an external tank and solid rocket boosters, like its on the launch pad.it will be pretty exciting."
EXCITING. AND ALSO A CHANCE OFFICIALS HOPE. TO BOOST KIDS' INTEREST IN MATH AND SCIENCE.
Endeavor's new mission is to inspire people of all ages. Really to inspire the next generation of scientists, explorers and engineers
ENDEAVOR'S FINAL FRONTIER IS SOMEWHAT OF A HOMECOMING. THE SHUTTLE WAS BUILT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. AND WILL BE THE ONLY SHUTTLE DISPLAYED ON THE WEST COAST.
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IF ALL GOES AS PLANNED THE SHUTTLE WILL REACH ITS FINAL DESTINATION TOMORROW NIGHT.
THE EXHIBIT OFFICIALLY OPENS OCTOBER 30TH.
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Today Governor Rick Scott visited the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to participate in a ceremonial bill signing for the HB-291 Youth Athletes bill. The bill requires coaches and others to immediately remove players from a game or practice following a head injury and would prevent the student athletes from returning to competition until the player has been cleared by a doctor.
"This law will help save the lives of our children", said Governor Scott, "As teachers, coaches, leaders and mentors, it is our responsibility to ensure that every practice and game is played safe and every injury is addressed. The Youth Athletes bill reinforces this."
This bill, sponsored by State Representative Ronald Renuart and Senator Anitere Flores, passed unanimously through the House and Senate last spring. "I was proud to work with Gov. Scott and the Legislature to get this important bill passed. What we've learned is that the human brain doesn't reach its full development until someone is in their late 20's and a repeat concussion, two concussions close to each other, can have detrimental effects - and that student-athlete may never reach their full potential as far as their education. It could even lead to death on the field, which we've seen in a number of cases," said Renuart.
In addition to removing athletes from play, this law also takes preventative measures and requires an informed consent about the risk associated with concussions prior to a student joining an athletic team.
Governor Scott was joined by Dr. Barth Green and Nick Buoniconti, cofounders of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, the Goldstein family who lobbied for the bill, Dr. Shalala, President of the University of Miami, representatives from the Brain Injury Association, as well as other physicians and supporters of the Youth Athletes bill.
About the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis: In 1985, Barth A. Green, M.D. and NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Nick Buoniconti helped found The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis after Nick's son, Marc, sustained a spinal cord injury during a college football game. Today, The Miami Project is the world's most comprehensive spinal cord injury research center, and is a designated Center of Excellence at the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine. The Miami Project's international team is housed in the Lois Pope LIFE Center and includes more than 250 scientists, researchers and clinicians who take innovative approaches to the challenges of brain and spinal cord injuries.
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THE PRICE OF FLORIDA'S PREPAID COLLEGE PLAN FOR NEWBORNS IS SET TO GO UP BETWEEN FIVE AND 11 PERCENT DEPENDING ON WHICH PLAN YOU WANT.
THE INVESTMENT IS GUARANTEED BY THE STATE AND PROTECTS THE BUYER FROM TUITION INFLATION.
ENROLLMENT BEGINS MONDAY.
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EDISON STATE COLLEGE IS HOSTING A COLLEGE WIDE OPEN HOUSE THIS MONDAY.
STUDENTS WHO COME IN TO APPLY DON'T HAVE TO PAY THE APPLICATION FEE.
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
IT RUNS FROM TEN TO TWO AT ALL ITS CAMPUSES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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SOME OF THE TOP POLICE K-9'S IN THE COUNTRY ARE IN TOWN.
IT WAS THE SHOWDOWN OF THE K 9'S.
AND ALL NEW AT SIX.
THE THREAT OF MASSIVE FRESHWATER RELEASES COULD BE A THING OF THE PAST.
WE UNCOVER EMERGENCY PLANS TO DIVERT MILLIONS OF GALLONS OF WATER FROM LAKE O.
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THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THECAPE POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTED A SPECIAL SEMINAR FOR POLICE K-9'S AND THEIR HANDLERS.
TODAY, THAT TRAINING FINISHED UP.
AND A WINNER WAS CROWNED.
NBC 2'S KIM BROWN REPORTS.
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NATS
THIS K-9 IS ABOUT TO SEARCH THE BUILDING.
FOR A BAD GUY.
NATS
THERE WASN'T A REAL CRIME IN THE WORKS.
INSTEAD, IT'S A TRAINING EVENT FOR POLICE DOGS.
NATS
THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND CAPE P-D HOSTED THE SPECIAL WEEK-LONG SEMINAR FOR THE NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION, OR N-P-C-A.
THE N-P-C-A IS A NON-PROFIT WITH A PRIORITY IN TRAINING MAN'S BEST FRIEND.
53 DOGS WITH THEIR OFFICERS FROM LOCAL AGENCIES AND OTHERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY TOOK PART.
It builds a lot of commradery. We have trainers from all over the country like California. We've got people from Phoenix, Arizona; Beaumont, Texas and we offer about 10 to 12 different classes throughout the week.
THIS BIG EVENT IS HELD ONCE A YEAR.
NATS
THIS WEEK'S TRAINING FOR THE K-9'S INCLUDED REINFORCING THEIR CURRENT TRAINING OF PATROL, DETECTING EMERGENCY EXPLOSIVES AND DRUGS.
AND ALSO BUILDING ON THAT KNOWLEDGE.
So far, K9's are doing pretty good.
AFTER ALL THAT. THE SEMINAR WRAPS UP WITH A "TOP DOG COMPETITION."
NATS
WHERE THESE K9'S AND THEIR HANDLERS. SHOW OFF THEIR SKILLS.
SKILLS TO PROTECT.
IN LEE COUNTY KIM BROWN NBC2.
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THE STATE RULES TODAY ABOUT THE FATE OF THE CONTROVERSIAL IMMOKALEE MASTER PLAN!
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT CAME DOWN FROM TALLAHASSEE.
A WARNING TODAY FROM THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT.
IT'S SAYS A "CYBER ATTACK" IS IMMINENT!
AND IT COULD IMPACT EVERY ONE OF US.
AND WE'RE WAITING WORD FROM COLORADO--
IS THAT BODY FOUND 2-DAYS AGO.
THAT OF A MISSING 10-YER OLD GIRL.
NBC2 NEWS AT 5:30 IS NEXT.
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