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TOP LINE: NEW THIS MORNING
SLUG: Decision 2012
TOP LINE: HAPPENING TODAY
SLUG: 9/11 Hearings
TOP LINE: NEW THIS MORNING
SLUG: Stratosphere Jump
RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY: IT'S GETTING PERSONAL!
AS THE CANDIDATES PREP FOR ROUND TWO, THE CAMPAIGNS DIG FOR VOTER INFORMATION.
A NEW POLL OUT THIS MORNING SHEDS LIGHT ON THE STATE OF THE RACE.
PLUS, THE FAMILIES OF 9-11 VICTIMS WILL BE WATCHING--
AS HEARINGS GET UNDERWAY FOR FIVE MEN WHO PLANNED THE TERROR ATTACKS--
INCLUDING THE SELF-PROFESSED MASTERMIND.
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AND HE DID WHAT NO MAN HAS EVER DONE BEFORE.
A HEART-POUNDING HOP INTO THE STRATOSPHERE, FELIX BAUMGARTNER MAKES HISTORY.
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 MONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
MILLIONS OF EYES AROUND THE WORLD, WERE FIXATED ON NEW MEXICO.
AS FELIX BAUMGARTNER SET THE STAGE, FOR HIS WORLD-RECORD JUMP FROM THE EDGE
OF SPACE.
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IT WAS A SUCCESSFUL MISSION - AND A JUMP THAT BROKE ALL THE RECORDS
WITHIN A MATTER OF SECONDS.
COMING UP-- WE'LL HERE FROM FEARLESS FELIX AND WHAT HE FELT IN THAT MOMENT.
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BUT FIRST LET'S BEGIN WITH OUR NBC-2 DECISION 2012 COVERAGE--
AS THE CANDIDATES GEAR UP FOR DEBATE NUMBER TWO.
AND WE HAVE A BRAND NEW SNAPSHOT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE.
FOR THE VERY LATEST POLL OUT---
WE BRING IN NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH WHO'S LIVE IN OUR STUDIO THIS MORNING--
STACEY
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A BRAND NEW POLL THIS MORNING BY ABC NEWS AND THE WASHINGTON POST FINDS MITT ROMNEY GAINING ON THE PRESIDENT.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA LEADS MITT ROMNEY 49- TO 46-PERCENT AMONG LIKELY VOTERS.
BUT THERE'S ENCOURAGING NEWS FOR ROMNEY. 59-PERCENT OF HIS SUPPORTERS
NOW SAY THEY'RE STRONGLY ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT HIM, COMPARED TO 55-PERCENT OF THE PRESIDENT'S SUPPORTERS.
MEANTIME---UNDECIDED VOTERS ARE SHRINKING. ACCORDING TO POLL, BARELY ONE IN EIGHT VOTERS REMAIN UNDECIDED, OR SAY THERE'S A CHANCE
THEY COULD CHANGE THEIR VOTE BEFORE ELECTION DAY.
WITH JUST 22 DAYS UNTIL THE ELECTION--- THE TWO CANDIDATES ARE PREPARING FOR ROUND TWO - TOMORROW NIGHT'S SECOND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S POLITICAL ADVISERS ARE PROMISING THE INCUMBENT WOULD UNLEASH HIS MORE AGGRESSIVE SIDE.
YOU CAN CATCH THE DEBATE RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2 IN PRIME-TIME.
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WE'VE LEARNED THE DEBATE WILL BE A TOWN HALL-STYLE SETTING AT HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY IN HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO.
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH, 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.Sunshine will be prevalent through our Monday, but enough moisture will still be around to spark a few hit or miss afternoon showers. The chance of getting hit by a shower today will be close to 30%, and the rain that manages to develop will stay pretty isolated and widely spaced.
Despite the rain chance today, most of us will enjoy warm sunshine and clear skies through the morning and then a mix of sun and clouds during the afternoon. Temperatures will start in the low 70s and warm into the upper 80s through the second half of the day.
Winds won't be as blustery as the last couple days. The wind direction will still be predominantly out of the northeast, but wind speeds should stay between 5-10 mph instead of gusting up to 20-25 mph like Saturday and Sunday.
By Tuesday we expect to get another little dose of dry air, which will work to keep our weather dry and fairly pleasant. We'll notice a slight dip in humidity, too, which will make the air feel a little more comfortable. We may even see a few spots cooling off into the upper 60s Wednesday and Thursday morning, but it's doubtful these 60s will be as widespread as what we had last week.
The next little wrinkle to mention in the forecast for Wednesday is the potential for a little more cloud cover and some light scattered showers in association with a little weather system that will swing in from the west. Our rain chance shouldn't be too high, but we'll likely be tracking a few showers through the day. Another side effect of this system will be slightly lower temperatures as highs only warm into the mid 80s.
It looks like we'll have to keep the rain chance in our forecast from Thursday through the weekend as a cool front attempts to slowly move down the peninsula. There's still some uncertainty in terms of how far south the front will be able to advance. If the front stalls out over us and loses steam, a noticeable cool down and drop in humidity won't be as likely. We'll just have to keep tracking this front through the week and keep tweaking the forecast accordingly.
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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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HAPPENING TODAY--
HEARINGS ARE SET TO BEGIN AT GUANTANAMO BAY FOR FIVE MEN CHARGED WITH PLANNING OR ASSISTING IN THE SEPTEMBER ELEVENTH TERRORIST ATTACKS.
AND VICTIMS' FAMILIES WILL BE WATCHING FROM THE STATES.
RELATIVES WHO REGISTERED IN ADVANCE CAN WATCH THE PRETRIAL HEARINGS ON CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION AT FORTS IN NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND AND NEW YORK CITY.
THE SUSPECTS ON TRIAL BEFORE A MILITARY COMMISSION INCLUDE KHALID SHEIKH MOHAMMED. THE SELF-PROFESSED MASTERMIND OF THE ATTACKS.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW---
FEDERAL HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CASES OF FUNGAL MENINGITIS HAS RISEN TO 205.
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION SAYS 15 PEOPLE HAVE DIED.
FOURTEEN STATES ARE NOW REPORTING CASES.
THE OUTBREAK HAS BEEN LINKED TO STEROID SHOTS USED FOR BACK PAIN MADE BY A SPECIALTY PHARMACY IN MASSACHUSETTS.
THE MEDICATION HAS BEEN RECALLED.
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ANXIOUS PARENTS ARE KEEPING CLOSE TABS ON THEIR CHILDREN NEAR DENVER COLORADO--
AS AUTHORITIES SEARCH FOR A MURDERER.
THE CASE OF A MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD COLORADO GIRL IS NOW A MURDER INVESTIGATION.
AUTHORITIES HAVE IDENTIFIED A BODY FOUND IN A SUBURBAN DENVER PARK AS THAT OF FIFTH-GRADER JESSICA RIDGEWAY.
THIS MORNING THE FBI IS URGING RESIDENTS TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY BY PEOPLE THEY KNOW.
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NUMBER 51- IS NOW OFFICIALLY RETIRED-- BUT JESSE WATLINGTON'S MEMORY WILL LIVE ON.
HUNDREDS GATHERED AT BISHOP VEROT HIGH SCHOOL TO NOT ONLY WATCH A FOOTBALL GAME SATURDAY BUT PAY TRIBUTE TO THE ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD-- WHO DIED AFTER HE WAS STUCK BY LIGHTNING.
PASTOR AND FRIEND TO THE FAMILY RICHARD POWELL SAYS THE WATLINGTON'S ARE NOW IN PROCESS OF HEALING.
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38:51 "They really sense that the community has been brought together. It's a tragedy, it's a horrible tragedy but they're grateful for all the support." Richard Powell, McGregor Baptist Church
IN HONOR OF JESSE, SPECTATORS AND PLAYERS WORE PURPLE, JESSE'S FAVORITE COLOR DURING THE FOOTBALL GAME.
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LOOKING AHEAD--
C-R-A MEMBERS WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO MAKE THEIR CASE CONCERNING THE CAPE CORAL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TODAY.
HEFTY SALARIES, CONSULTATION FEES AND RENT ARE REASONS THE CITY MANAGER WANTS TO DO AWAY WITH THE C-R-A.
HE ALSO CLAIMS THE THERE ISN'T ENOUGH MONEY TO KEEP THE C-R-A RUNNING THROUGH THE END OF NEXT YEAR.
BUT C-R-A OFFICIALS SAY THE CITY'S MATH DOESN'T ADD UP, AND THEY PLAN TO PROVE IT.
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OWNERS WE TALKED TO SAY THEY LIKE THE PERSONAL TOUCH THE C-R-A PROVIDES THEM.
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58:36 "I think it's important to have that close relationship with your CRA. If it goes to the city we might lose that attention to each specific business.
THE CITY WILL VOTE TODAY WHETHER OR NOT TO DISBAND THE C-R-A.
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FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REQUESTED AN EXTENSION ON FILING YOUR TAXES, TODAY IS THE DEADLINE.
TAXPAYERS WITH EXTENSIONS SHOULD FILE BY TODAY, EVEN IF THEY CAN'T PAY THE FULL AMOUNT DUE.
BY DOING SO, YOU'LL AVOID THE LATE-FILING PENALTY. BUT INTEREST AND LATE-PAYMENT PENALTIES WILL CONTINUE TO ACCRUE.
SOME TAXPAYERS STILL HAVE MORE TIME TO FILE, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND THOSE SERVING IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN OR OTHER COMBAT ZONES LOCALITIES
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THE INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL FEDERATION STILL HAS TO VERIFY THE NUMBERS BUT WHEN THEY DO----
AN AUSTRIAN DAREDEVIL WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY.
YESTERDAY, PEOPLE WERE WATCHING AT THE EDGE OF THEIR SEATS AS FELIX BAUMGARTNER BECAME THE FIRST PERSON TO BREAK THE SPEED OF SOUND IN FREE FALL OVER NEW MEXICO,
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HE JUMPED FROM A SPECIAL BALLOON 129-THOUSAND FEET IN THE AIR.
FELIX WAS FALLING 88 POINT 3 MILES PER HOUR OR MACH 1.24 IN SCIENCE SPEAK.
AND IT FOLLOWED SOME NERVE RACKING MOMENTS.
BAUMGARTNER'S VISOR FOGGING UP AND A PERIOD OF WHERE HE BECAME TUMBLING IN AIR.
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Let me tell you. When I was standing there on top of the world you become so humble you do not think about records anymore, you do not think about gaining scentific data, they only thing you you want, is you want to come back alive.
THE MISSION WASN'T ONE TO TAKE LIGHTLY JUST ONE OF THE RISKS, IF HIS SUIT RIPPED AT THE EDGE OF SPACE SURROUNDED BY SUB-ZERO TEMPS, HIS BLOOD COULD BOIL.
NO ONE HAS EVER REACHED THIS SPEED WEARING ONLY A HIGH-TECH SUIT.
AT 128,097 FEET HE BROKE THE RECORD FOR HIGHEST FREEFALL AND HIGHEST MAN BALLOON FLIGHT.
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IT MOVED SLOWLY, VERY SLOWLY, BUT SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR HAS FINALLY REACHED ITS PERMANENT RESTING PLACE AT THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER IN LOS ANGELES.
ENDEAVOUR OFTEN CREPT ALONG CITY STREETS AT A BARELY DETECTABLE PACE WHEN IT WASN'T AT A DEAD STOP DUE TO DIFFICULT-TO-MANEUVER OBSTACLES LIKE TREES AND LIGHT POSTS.
THE SHUTTLE'S 12-MILE JOURNEY FROM LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ENDED SUNDAY.
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SKELETONS, ZOMBIES, GHOST AND GHOOULS!
WE'RE GETTING IN THE **SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN--
THE HAUNTED HOUSE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HOPING TO SCARE YOU SILLY--
PLUS--
CAUGHT ON CAMERA--
THE VIDEO YOU HAVE TO SEE AS WOMAN CRASHES THROUGH A FLORIDA STORE--
THEN GETS OUT AND WALKS AWAY.
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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.Sunshine will be prevalent through our Monday, but enough moisture will still be around to spark a few hit or miss afternoon showers. The chance of getting hit by a shower today will be close to 30%, and the rain that manages to develop will stay pretty isolated and widely spaced.
Despite the rain chance today, most of us will enjoy warm sunshine and clear skies through the morning and then a mix of sun and clouds during the afternoon. Temperatures will start in the low 70s and warm into the upper 80s through the second half of the day.
Winds won't be as blustery as the last couple days. The wind direction will still be predominantly out of the northeast, but wind speeds should stay between 5-10 mph instead of gusting up to 20-25 mph like Saturday and Sunday.
By Tuesday we expect to get another little dose of dry air, which will work to keep our weather dry and fairly pleasant. We'll notice a slight dip in humidity, too, which will make the air feel a little more comfortable. We may even see a few spots cooling off into the upper 60s Wednesday and Thursday morning, but it's doubtful these 60s will be as widespread as what we had last week.
The next little wrinkle to mention in the forecast for Wednesday is the potential for a little more cloud cover and some light scattered showers in association with a little weather system that will swing in from the west. Our rain chance shouldn't be too high, but we'll likely be tracking a few showers through the day. Another side effect of this system will be slightly lower temperatures as highs only warm into the mid 80s.
It looks like we'll have to keep the rain chance in our forecast from Thursday through the weekend as a cool front attempts to slowly move down the peninsula. There's still some uncertainty in terms of how far south the front will be able to advance. If the front stalls out over us and loses steam, a noticeable cool down and drop in humidity won't be as likely. We'll just have to keep tracking this front through the week and keep tweaking the forecast accordingly.
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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 MORNING WASHINGTON IS REMEMBERING FORMER SENATOR ARLEN SPECTER AS "A FIGHTER."
THE REPUBLICAN-TURNED-DEMOCRAT FROM PENNSYLVANIA DIED YESTERDAY AT HIS PHILADELPHIA HOME, FROM COMPLICATIONS OF NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMA.
THE 82-YEAR-OLD SPENT 30 YEARS IN THE SENATE, THE MAJORITY OF THEM AS A MODERATE REPUBLICAN.
BUT HE SWITCHED PARTIES IN 2009, SAYING HE WAS "INCREASINGLY AT ODDS" WITH THE REPUBLICAN PARTY'S PHILOSOPHY.
HIS SENATE CAREER THEN ENDED WHEN HE LOST THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.
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RIGHT NOW--
RESCUE TEAMS AT GLACIER NATIONAL PARK IN MONTANA ARE SEARCHING IN WINTERY CONDITIONS AND RUGGED TERRAIN FOR TWO EAST COAST HIKERS REPORTED MISSING BY FAMILY MEMBERS.
PARK OFFICIALS SAY 50 SEARCHERS ARE LOOKING FOR 32-YEAR-OLD NEAL PECKENS OF VIRGINIA AND 32-YEAR-OLD JASON HISER OF MARYLAND.
PARK OFFICIALS SAY WEATHER IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING SEARCHERS, WHO HAVE FOUND 18 INCHES OF SNOW ON THE TRAIL AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS AND FIVE-FOOT DRIFTS IN SOME AREAS.
THE TWO WERE REPORTED MISSING FRIDAY AFTER FAILING TO CATCH A FLIGHT HOME FROM MONTANA.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA.
A CAR SLAMS INTO A BUSINESS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.
SURVEILLANCE VIDEO FROM THE BUSINESS SHOWS THE SPEEDING CAR GOING SIDEWAYS INTO THE BUILDING, CRUMBLING THE OFFICE SPACE.
FORTUNATELY THE BUSINESS WAS CLOSED WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED EARLY SATURDAY.
YOU SEE A DISORIENTED WOMAN GETTING OUT OF THE CAR-- SHE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL.
CHARGES AGAINST THE DRIVER ARE PENDING.
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PLANT MANAGERS IN FORT MYERS ARE LOOKING TO HIRE WORKERS THAT WILL HELP THEIR COMPANY TURN VEGETABLE OIL INTO FUEL TO RUN CARS.
IT TOOK "FLORIDA BIOFUELS" ABOUT THREE YEARS TO GET EVERYTHING IN PLACE.
AND OVER THE WEEKEND THEY STARTED PRODUCTION OF BIO-DIESEL.
IT'S MADE BY PROCESSING THE OIL THROUGH A SERIES OF TANKS.
THEN, MIXING IT WITH OTHER CHEMICALS.
THE GOAL IS TO PRODUCE FOUR POINT FIVE MILLION GALLONS A YEAR.
SOME OF THE COMPANY'S CUSTOMERS INCLUDE LEE COUNTY, BOAT COMPANIES, AND REFINERIES FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
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A lot of times they use it in farm equipment for agricultural uses and so obviously you can drive a car in it.
RIGHT NOW-- PLANT MANAGERS DON'T KNOW HOW MANY POSITIONS MAY COME OPEN FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER MONTH.
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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR WHEN DEMONS, GHOSTS, GHOULS, AND CLOWNS INVADE.
AND IF YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR SKIN CRAWL--
BOY, DO WE HAVE THE PLACE FOR YOU!
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ZOOMERS IS HOSTING THE ANNUAL KIWANIS HAUNTED HOUSE THIS YEAR.
THE 'CURSED CARNIVAL' FEATURES 3-D EFFECTS AND SCARES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
MONEY RAISED WILL GO TOWARD HELPING THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO ASKED TO HELP FILL COFFINS WITH NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FOR THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK.
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"we're here to hopefully fill all of them. We've collected about half a ton of food right now but we're always looking for more.
THE HAUNTED HOUSE IS OPEN EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT IN OCTOBER FROM 7 UNTIL MIDNIGHT.
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GAME TWO IN THE BEST OF SEVEN SERIES IS TONIGHT FOR THE SAINT LOUIS CARDINALS AND THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS.
THE WILD-CARD CARDINALS TOOK AN EARLY LEAD LAST NIGHT---
ONLY TO KEEP THE GIANTS AT BAY--
CARDINALS BEAT THE GIANTS SIX TO FOUR.
TONIGHT-- CHRIS CARPENTER PITCHES FOR THE CARDINALS AGAINST RYAN VOGELSONG.
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AND IN THE AL CHAMPIONSHIP--
THE DETROIT TIGERS BEAT THE NEW YORK YANKEES THREE TO ZIP SUNDAY--
THE TIGERS NOW HAVE A TWO AND OH LEAD.
GAME 3 IS TUESDAY NIGHT IN DETROIT, WITH REIGNING AL MVP JUSTIN VERLANDER STARTING FOR THE TIGERS.
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IT WAS AN EXCITING EVENING FOR SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL--
GREEN BAY PACKERS Q-B AARON RODGERS SET A CAREER HIGH AND TIED A FRANCHISE RECORD WITH SIX TOUCHDOWN PASSES.
THE PACKERS TOOK ON PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN HOUSTON TEXANS 42-24.
JAMES JONES CAUGHT TWO TOUCHDOWN PASSES FOR THE PACKERS.
TOM CRABTREE HAD THE OTHER ONE, A 48-YARDER THAT RODGERS THREW JUST BEFORE TAKING A HIT FROM HOUSTON LINEBACKER BROOKS REED.
RODGERS COMPLETED 24 OF 37 PASSES FOR 338 YARDS.
HE TIED MATT FLYNN'S GAME RECORD FOR TD PASSES, SET IN LAST YEAR'S REGULAR-SEASON FINALE AGAINST DETROIT.
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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.Sunshine will be prevalent through our Monday, but enough moisture will still be around to spark a few hit or miss afternoon showers. The chance of getting hit by a shower today will be close to 30%, and the rain that manages to develop will stay pretty isolated and widely spaced.
Despite the rain chance today, most of us will enjoy warm sunshine and clear skies through the morning and then a mix of sun and clouds during the afternoon. Temperatures will start in the low 70s and warm into the upper 80s through the second half of the day.
Winds won't be as blustery as the last couple days. The wind direction will still be predominantly out of the northeast, but wind speeds should stay between 5-10 mph instead of gusting up to 20-25 mph like Saturday and Sunday.
By Tuesday we expect to get another little dose of dry air, which will work to keep our weather dry and fairly pleasant. We'll notice a slight dip in humidity, too, which will make the air feel a little more comfortable. We may even see a few spots cooling off into the upper 60s Wednesday and Thursday morning, but it's doubtful these 60s will be as widespread as what we had last week.
The next little wrinkle to mention in the forecast for Wednesday is the potential for a little more cloud cover and some light scattered showers in association with a little weather system that will swing in from the west. Our rain chance shouldn't be too high, but we'll likely be tracking a few showers through the day. Another side effect of this system will be slightly lower temperatures as highs only warm into the mid 80s.
It looks like we'll have to keep the rain chance in our forecast from Thursday through the weekend as a cool front attempts to slowly move down the peninsula. There's still some uncertainty in terms of how far south the front will be able to advance. If the front stalls out over us and loses steam, a noticeable cool down and drop in humidity won't be as likely. We'll just have to keep tracking this front through the week and keep tweaking the forecast accordingly.
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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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ALL NEW THIS MORNING---
THE HALLOWED HALLS OF HARVARD LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT.
THIS MORNING THE IVY LEAGUE UNIVERSITY UNVEILS TWO "FREE" INTERNET COURSES.
AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE AND A COURSE ON EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATICS GO ONLINE TODAY, THROUGH "edX", ACCORDING TO BOSTON DOT COM.
"edX" IS A NON-PROFIT JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN HARVARD, THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.
THE MAIN GOAL IS TO OPEN UP ACCESS TO LEARNING ACROSS THE WORLD.
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DO YOU HAVE A KINDLE E-READER FROM AMAZON?
KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES?
THEY MIGHT BE GETTING SOME MONEY BACK.
THREE PUBLISHERS ARE ACCUSED OF FIXING PRICES --
SO IF A JUDGE APPROVES SETTLEMENTS, KINDLE OWNERS WILL RECEIVE REFUNDS ON SOME PREVIOUS PURCHASES.
THEY'LL ALSO SEE PRICES GO DOWN FOR FUTURE E-BOOK PURCHASES.
PEOPLE WHO BOUGHT CERTAIN KINDLE *E-BOOKS BETWEEN APRIL 20-10 AND MAY 20-12 COULD GET A REFUND OF BETWEEN 30-CENTS AND ONE-DOLLAR-AND-32-CENTS.
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"AXS" TICKETING INVITES YOU TO RESERVE TICKETS FOR YOUR FRIENDS, SO YOU CAN ALL SIT TOGETHER AT CONCERTS.
THE PROGRAM, CALLED "AXS INVITE", IS AVAILABLE AT CERTAIN A-E-G VENUES.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
LOG ON TO "AXS DOT COM" AND BUY TICKETS,
RESERVE NEARBY SEATS FOR FRIENDS AND ALERT THEM VIA FACEBOOK OR EMAIL
YOUR FRIENDS THEN HAVE A WINDOW OF TIME TO BUY OR DECLINE THE SEATS.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS CRYSTAL TAYLOR OF CAPE CORAL.
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!
CRYSTAL - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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AFTER A RECORD-BREAKING SKYDIVE, THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH WAS GLAD TO HAVE HIS FEET BACK ON SOLID GROUND.
HOW "FEARLESS FELIX" FELT SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL.
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THE STAKES THAT HAVE NEVER BEEN HIGHER!
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY ARE REHEARSING FOR THE SECOND DEBATE--
AND AS WE INCH CLOSER TO THE ELECTION-- A NEW POL SHEDS LIGHT ON THE RACE.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S MONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH.
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
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THIS MORNING HE'S BEING HAILED AS AN AEROSPACE PIONEER.
AN AUSTRIAN MAN JUMPS FROM MORE THAN 24-MILES IN THE SKY, FALLING FOR MORE THAN FOUR MINUTES AND REACHING SPEEDS OF MORE THAN 700 MILES PER HOUR.
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IN THOSE FIRST SECONDS, HE BROKE A RECORD: NO ONE HAD EVER GONE THROUGH THE SOUND BARRIER OUTSIDE A VEHICLE.
BAUMGARTNER REACHED A TOP SPEED OF MORE THAN 700 MILES AN HOUR -- WELL PAST THE SPEED OF SOUND.
DURING FREE-FALL, HE SPUN FOR A FEW HARROWING MOMENTS BUT STABILIZED QUICKLY.
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"Starting spinning so violent. It spun me around in all different axes, you know, and I was always trying to figure out how to stop this. I was putting one arm out, it didn't work, then putting the other arm out, but you're always late, because at that speed.When you travel at that speed, with that suit , you don't feel the air at all."
FREE-FALL LASTED FOUR-MINUTES-19-SECONDS BEFORE HIS PARACHUTE OPENED.
THAT'S SHORT OF THE RECORD FOR THE LONGEST FREE-FALL IN HISTORY.
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"It's hard to realize what happened right now, because there's still so many emotions. I had tears in my eyes when I was coming back a couple of times, because you're sitting there and you thought about that moment so many times -- how it would feel and what it would look like -- and this is way bigger than I had anticipated."
THIS MISSION HAD BEEN FIVE YEARS IN THE PLANNING.
IF IT HELD UP AS EXPECTED, BAUMGARTNER'S HIGH-PRESSURE SUIT COULD BE THE NEXT-GENERATION SUIT FOR FUTURE MISSIONS.
WHAT WILL FELIX BAUMGARTNER DO NEXT?
HE WANTS TO PURSUE AN OCCUPATION AS A HELICOPTER RESCUE PILOT.
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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.Sunshine will be prevalent through our Monday, but enough moisture will still be around to spark a few hit or miss afternoon showers. The chance of getting hit by a shower today will be close to 30%, and the rain that manages to develop will stay pretty isolated and widely spaced.
Despite the rain chance today, most of us will enjoy warm sunshine and clear skies through the morning and then a mix of sun and clouds during the afternoon. Temperatures will start in the low 70s and warm into the upper 80s through the second half of the day.
Winds won't be as blustery as the last couple days. The wind direction will still be predominantly out of the northeast, but wind speeds should stay between 5-10 mph instead of gusting up to 20-25 mph like Saturday and Sunday.
By Tuesday we expect to get another little dose of dry air, which will work to keep our weather dry and fairly pleasant. We'll notice a slight dip in humidity, too, which will make the air feel a little more comfortable. We may even see a few spots cooling off into the upper 60s Wednesday and Thursday morning, but it's doubtful these 60s will be as widespread as what we had last week.
The next little wrinkle to mention in the forecast for Wednesday is the potential for a little more cloud cover and some light scattered showers in association with a little weather system that will swing in from the west. Our rain chance shouldn't be too high, but we'll likely be tracking a few showers through the day. Another side effect of this system will be slightly lower temperatures as highs only warm into the mid 80s.
It looks like we'll have to keep the rain chance in our forecast from Thursday through the weekend as a cool front attempts to slowly move down the peninsula. There's still some uncertainty in terms of how far south the front will be able to advance. If the front stalls out over us and loses steam, a noticeable cool down and drop in humidity won't be as likely. We'll just have to keep tracking this front through the week and keep tweaking the forecast accordingly.
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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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HAPPENING TODAY--
HEARINGS ARE SET TO BEGIN AT GUANTANAMO BAY FOR FIVE MEN CHARGED WITH PLANNING OR ASSISTING IN THE SEPTEMBER ELEVENTH TERRORIST ATTACKS.
AND VICTIMS' FAMILIES WILL BE WATCHING FROM THE STATES.
RELATIVES WHO REGISTERED IN ADVANCE CAN WATCH THE PRETRIAL HEARINGS ON CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION IN NEW JERSEY, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND AND NEW YORK CITY.
THE SUSPECTS ON TRIAL BEFORE A MILITARY COMMISSION INCLUDE KHALID SHEIKH MOHAMMED. THE SELF-PROFESSED MASTERMIND OF THE ATTACKS.
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TODAY'S THE FINAL CRAM SESSION BEFORE THE SECOND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE TOMORROW NIGHT IN NEW YORK.
AIDES SAY PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL BE MORE AGGRESSIVE. AND MITT ROMNEY'S CAMP SAYS HE'LL BE READY.
THIS AS NEW POLL NUMBERS ARE RELEASED--
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH WHO'S LIVE IN OUR STUDIO THIS MORNING WITH OUR DECISION 2012 COVERAGE--
STACEY
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THIS MORNING'S ABC NEWS-WASHINGTON POST POLL FINDS PRESIDENT OBAMA BARELY
LEADING MITT ROMNEY AMONG LIKELY VOTERS.
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THE PRESIDENT'S LEAD IS 49-46 AMONG LIKELY VOTERS. THE ROMNEY CAMP IS ENCOURAGED BY ANOTHER NUMBER IN THAT POLL. THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO SAY THEY WAS STRONG ENTRHUSIASTIC ABOUT HIM. 59 PERCENT, THAT'S COMPARED TO 55 PERCENT OF OBAMA SUPPORTERS.
MEANTIME---UNDECIDED VOTERS ARE SHRINKING. ACCORDING TO THE SAME POLL, ONE IN EIGHT VOTERS REMAIN UNDECIDED, AND THEY SAY THERE IS A CHANCE
THEY COULD CHANGE THEIR VOTE BEFORE ELECTION DAY.
WITH JUST 22 DAYS UNTIL THE ELECTION--- THE TWO CANDIDATES ARE PREPARING FOR TOMORROW NIGHT'S 2ND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S POLITICAL ADVISERS ARE PROMISING HE WILL UNLEASH A MORE AGGRESSIVE SIDE.
YOU CAN CATCH THE DEBATE RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2 IN PRIME-TIME.
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WE'VE LEARNED THE DEBATE WILL BE A TOWN HALL-STYLE SETTING AT HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY IN, NEW YORK.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO.
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH, NBC-2.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW---
FEDERAL HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CASES OF FUNGAL MENINGITIS HAS RISEN TO 205.
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION SAYS 15 PEOPLE HAVE DIED.
FOURTEEN STATES ARE NOW REPORTING CASES.
THE OUTBREAK HAS BEEN LINKED TO STEROID SHOTS USED FOR BACK PAIN MADE BY A SPECIALTY PHARMACY IN MASSACHUSETTS.
THE MEDICATION HAS BEEN RECALLED.
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NUMBER 51- IS NOW OFFICIALLY RETIRED-- BUT JESSE WATLINGTON'S MEMORY WILL LIVE ON.
HUNDREDS GATHERED AT BISHOP VEROT HIGH SCHOOL TO NOT ONLY WATCH A FOOTBALL GAME BUT PAY TRIBUTE TO THE ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD-- WHO DIES AFTER HE WAS STUCK BY LIGHTNING.
PASTOR AND FRIEND TO THE FAMILY RICHARD POWELL SAYS THE WATLINGTON'S ARE NOW IN PROCESS OF HEALING.
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38:51 "They really sense that the community has been brought together. It's a tragedy, it's a horrible tragedy but they're grateful for all the support." Richard Powell, McGregor Baptist Church
IN HONOR OF JESSE, SPECTATORS AND PLAYERS WORE PURPLE, JESSE'S FAVORITE COLOR DURING THE FOOTBALL GAME.
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IT MOVED SLOWLY, VERY SLOWLY, BUT SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR HAS FINALLY REACHED ITS PERMANENT RESTING PLACE AT THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER IN LOS ANGELES.
ENDEAVOUR OFTEN CREPT ALONG CITY STREETS AT A BARELY DETECTABLE PACE WHEN IT WASN'T AT A DEAD STOP DUE TO DIFFICULT-TO-MANEUVER OBSTACLES LIKE TREES AND LIGHT POSTS.
THE SHUTTLE'S 12-MILE JOURNEY FROM LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ENDED SUNDAY.
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'TIS THE SEASON.ALREADY?
MANY PEOPLE AROUND TOWN SAY SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS GETTING CROWDED EARLIER THAN USUAL.
FROM THE ROADS, TO CHURCH PEWS.
LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE ALREADY SEEING A BOOST FROM SEASONAL RESIDENTS.
ABOUT 2 WEEKS EARLY.
AT JOE'S DINER IN NAPLES.
THE OWNER TELLS US THE CROWD HIT OVERNIGHT.
SUNDAY BRUNCH WAS FULL OF RETURNING FRIENDLY FACES.
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13:07 joe dibernardo/owner/joe's diner
13:07 "I think people are getting a grip on their money situation, trying to put the recession behind them and I hear it's getting chilly up north too."
ACCORDING TO COLLIER COUNTY'S BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE -- THE POPULATION GROWS BY ONE-THIRD IN THE WINTER.
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FLU SEASON IS HERE--
AND DOCTORS ARE HOPING EVERYONE GETS VACCINATED---
BUT RATHER THAN GETTING THE NEEDLE--
THERE'S A NEW WAY TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PROTECTED.
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IF YOU'RE NOT SLEEPING. MAYBE YOU SHOULD BE STANDING!
NEW RESEARCH FROM THE U-K SUGGESTS SITTING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME INCREASES THE RISK FOR HEART DISEASE, TYPE II DIABETES, EVEN DEATH.
THIS FINDING HELD EVEN AFTER ACCOUNTING FOR HOW MUCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS EXERCISED.
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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.Sunshine will be prevalent through our Monday, but enough moisture will still be around to spark a few hit or miss afternoon showers. The chance of getting hit by a shower today will be close to 30%, and the rain that manages to develop will stay pretty isolated and widely spaced.
Despite the rain chance today, most of us will enjoy warm sunshine and clear skies through the morning and then a mix of sun and clouds during the afternoon. Temperatures will start in the low 70s and warm into the upper 80s through the second half of the day.
Winds won't be as blustery as the last couple days. The wind direction will still be predominantly out of the northeast, but wind speeds should stay between 5-10 mph instead of gusting up to 20-25 mph like Saturday and Sunday.
By Tuesday we expect to get another little dose of dry air, which will work to keep our weather dry and fairly pleasant. We'll notice a slight dip in humidity, too, which will make the air feel a little more comfortable. We may even see a few spots cooling off into the upper 60s Wednesday and Thursday morning, but it's doubtful these 60s will be as widespread as what we had last week.
The next little wrinkle to mention in the forecast for Wednesday is the potential for a little more cloud cover and some light scattered showers in association with a little weather system that will swing in from the west. Our rain chance shouldn't be too high, but we'll likely be tracking a few showers through the day. Another side effect of this system will be slightly lower temperatures as highs only warm into the mid 80s.
It looks like we'll have to keep the rain chance in our forecast from Thursday through the weekend as a cool front attempts to slowly move down the peninsula. There's still some uncertainty in terms of how far south the front will be able to advance. If the front stalls out over us and loses steam, a noticeable cool down and drop in humidity won't be as likely. We'll just have to keep tracking this front through the week and keep tweaking the forecast accordingly.
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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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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S LARGEST OUTDOOR FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE!
TASTE OF THE TOWN IS JUST 19 DAYS AWAY.
NOT ONLY CAN YOU EXPECT LIVE MUSIC AND KIDS ENTERTAINMENT, BUT YOU AND THE KIDS CAN PUT YOUR TASTE BUDS TO WORK AT MORE THAN 30 DIFFERENT RESTAURANTS AND VENDORS ALL IN ONE PLACE.
NBC-2-S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE AT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FORT MYERS WITH A FIRST LOOK AT THE TASTES THAT WILL BE PUT TO THE TEST TODAY.
GOOD MORNING, DANIELLE!
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SHOW TELL DISHES.
ALL UP FOR JUDGING TODAY.
AND YOU CAN PUT IT TO YOUR OWN TEST COME OCTOBER 4TH MORE THN 10,000 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO COME OUT FOR THE TWO-DAY EVENT.
Q&A WHAT WILL MAKE THIS YEAR BETTER THAN EVER? THE EVENT KICKS OFF WITH A CONCERT FROM SARAH EVANS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3RD. TICKETS ARE $20 IF YOU PURCHASE THEM AHEAD OF TIME.
AND ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE JUNIOR LEGUE OF FORT MYERS.
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SHOW TELL DISHES.
ALL UP FOR JUDGING TODAY.
AND YOU CAN PUT IT TO YOUR OWN TEST COME OCTOBER 4TH MORE THN 10,000 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO COME OUT FOR THE TWO-DAY EVENT.
Q&A WHAT WILL MAKE THIS YEAR BETTER THAN EVER? THE EVENT KICKS OFF WITH A CONCERT FROM SARAH EVANS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3RD. TICKETS ARE $20 IF YOU PURCHASE THEM AHEAD OF TIME.
AND ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE JUNIOR LEGUE OF FORT MYERS.
Nicole Brenner
President, Junior League of Fort Myers
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WE HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT NBC-2.COM. JUST CLICK NEWSLINKS.
IN FORT MYERS DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC-2.
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IT'S A PARENT'S WORST NIGHTMARE---
SOMETHING HAPPENING TO YOU CHILDREN--
SUCH AS AN ABDUCTION, DISASTER OR ACCIDENT.
NOW-- LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE URGING PARENTS TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A DNA RECORD OF YOUR CHILD
OVER THE WEEKEND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MASONIC CENTER IN FORT MYERS HELD A CHILD ID PROGRAM.
KIDS GOT FINGERS PRINTED AND THEIR PICTURES TAKEN.
BOTH ARE STORED ON A CD FOR PARENTS TO KEEP IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
THAT WAY IF DETECTIVES NEED TO FIND YOUR CHILD, THEY'LL HAVE ALL THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO TRACK THEM DOWN.
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CHRISTINE VIERRA/ESTERO/26:43
"it's really important now a days with the craziness that goes around, that I needed to have information in a spot so its helpful for the police to assist in case anything happens."
THERE ARE MORE THAN 150 MISSING CHILDREN IN THE STATE ACCORDING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
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IMAGINE GETTING THE BEST NEWS OF YOUR LIFE.FOLLOWED BY THE WORST.
THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED TO ONE IDAHO WOMAN WHO WITHIN JUST 3 MONTHS.
LEARNED SHE WAS PREGNANT.AND THAT SHE HAD CANCER.
SHE AND HER HUSBAND HAD A TOUGH ROAD AHEAD. KNOWING HER TREATMENT
. WAS HURTING THEIR BABY.
linsey: i was just scared to death. i mean, i was pregnant.
scott sowinski: i couldn't wait to hug her. and then, say, okay, you know, i'm gonna be here for you through thick and thin.
COMING UP THIS MORNING ON THE TODAY SHOW--
NBC'S DIANA ALVEAR SHARES THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF LINSEY SOWINSKI
WHO FOUGHT FOR HER OWN LIFE, WHILE FIGHTING FOR THE LIFE OF HER UNBORN CHILD.
CATCH THE INTERVIEW RIGHT HERE AFTER NEWS TODAY.
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AS FLU SEASON GETS UNDERWAY, HEALTH EXPERTS ARE URGING *EVERYONE* TO GET A FLU SHOT.
BUT THEY ARE ESPECIALLY CONCERNED ABOUT VACCINATING CERTAIN *HIGH RISK* GROUPS OF PEOPLE -- INCLUDING CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN.
TO GUARD AGAINST FLU, A GROWING NUMBER OF KIDS ARE GETTING A NASAL SPRAY. INSTEAD OF A SHOT.
"We do now have a nasal mist spray that can be used and that form is routinely recommended, or can be given to any child two years of age and older, who is otherwise healthy."
IF YOUR CHILD IS UNDER TWO, HAS A WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM OR SUFFERS FROM WHEEZING, THEY'LL NEED THE REGULAR SHOT.
FLU SHOTS ARE *NOT* APPROVED FOR BABIES UNDER SIX MONTHS, SO IT'S ESPECIALLY CRITICAL FOR PREGNANT WOMEN TO BE VACCINATED.
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"We know that pregnant women who get vaccinated for the flu have healthier babies. They also pass on their antibodies to the newborn in the first 6 months of life."
FLU MIST IS *NOT* AN OPTION IF YOU'RE PREGNANT, BUT THE REGULAR SHOT IS SAFE TO GET ANY TIME DURING PREGNANCY, DURING ANY TRIMESTER.
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WE'VE ALL KNOWN, YOU CAN'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ.
BUT, TURNS OUT, THAT'S ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER HEADING INTO THE BUSY SHOPPING SEASON.
SOME OF THE PRODUCT REVIEWS POSTED ONLINE ARE MADE-UP. AND IT CAN BE MORE THAN ONE POSTING.
FAKE REVIEWS HAVE BECOME SO COMMON.THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION HAS SUED AND FORCED SOME RETAILERS TO PAY FINES.
RESEARCH EXPERTS SAY READ LOTS OF REVIEWS. AND GO WITH PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN YOU CAN.
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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.Sunshine will be prevalent through our Monday, but enough moisture will still be around to spark a few hit or miss afternoon showers. The chance of getting hit by a shower today will be close to 30%, and the rain that manages to develop will stay pretty isolated and widely spaced.
Despite the rain chance today, most of us will enjoy warm sunshine and clear skies through the morning and then a mix of sun and clouds during the afternoon. Temperatures will start in the low 70s and warm into the upper 80s through the second half of the day.
Winds won't be as blustery as the last couple days. The wind direction will still be predominantly out of the northeast, but wind speeds should stay between 5-10 mph instead of gusting up to 20-25 mph like Saturday and Sunday.
By Tuesday we expect to get another little dose of dry air, which will work to keep our weather dry and fairly pleasant. We'll notice a slight dip in humidity, too, which will make the air feel a little more comfortable. We may even see a few spots cooling off into the upper 60s Wednesday and Thursday morning, but it's doubtful these 60s will be as widespread as what we had last week.
The next little wrinkle to mention in the forecast for Wednesday is the potential for a little more cloud cover and some light scattered showers in association with a little weather system that will swing in from the west. Our rain chance shouldn't be too high, but we'll likely be tracking a few showers through the day. Another side effect of this system will be slightly lower temperatures as highs only warm into the mid 80s.
It looks like we'll have to keep the rain chance in our forecast from Thursday through the weekend as a cool front attempts to slowly move down the peninsula. There's still some uncertainty in terms of how far south the front will be able to advance. If the front stalls out over us and loses steam, a noticeable cool down and drop in humidity won't be as likely. We'll just have to keep tracking this front through the week and keep tweaking the forecast accordingly.
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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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nats of him jumping out
THE INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTICAL FEDERATION STILL HAS TO VERIFY THE NUMBERS BUT WHEN THEY DO----
AN AUSTRIAN DAREDEVIL WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY.
WITH A WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE WATCHING LIVE ON THE INTERNET, "FEARLESS FELIX" BAUMGARTNER HAS MADE A SKYDIVE FROM MORE THAN 24 MILES UP AND LANDED ON HIS FEET IN THE NEW MEXICO DESERT.
BAUMGARTNER MADE THE SUPERSONIC DEATH-DEFYING PLUNGE FROM A BALLOON.
HE SAYS STANDING ON TOP OF THE WORLD MADE HIM FEEL HUMBLE AND THINK ABOUT GETTING BACK ALIVE.
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BOTH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE NOW INTENSELY FOCUSED ON GOAL -- TURNING IN THE BETTER PERFORMANCE IN TOMORROW'S SECOND DEBATE.
YOU CAN WATCH THE SHOWDOWN-- RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2 LIVE FROM HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK STARTING AT 9 P-M.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER MITT ROMNEY ARE STAYING OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT TODAY.
OBAMA NEEDS TO REBOUND FROM A LACKLUSTER PERFORMANCE IN THE FIRST DEBATE.
ROMNEY WANTS TO BUILD ON HIS SUCCESS IN THE FIRST MEETING.
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A MILITARY BASE IN BROOKLYN IS WELCOMING FAMILIES OF 9/11 VICTIMS STARTING TODAY - TO WATCH A WEEK LONG OF PRETRIAL HEARINGS IN CUBA FOR FIVE MEN CHARGED IN THE TERRORIST ATTACKS.
THE SESSIONS IN GUANTANAMO BAY ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
BUT RELATIVES WHO REGISTER CAN SEE THEM ON CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION AT FORT HAMILTON.
THE ACTUAL MILITARY TRIBUNAL WILL NOT START TILL SOMETIME NEXT YEAR.
THE SUSPECTS INCLUDE THE SELF-PROFESSED MASTERMIND OF THE SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACKS.
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RIGHT NOW--- MEASURES ARE BEING TAKEN TO SAFEGUARD THE HEALTH OF STUDENTS IN MIAMI--DADE AFTER AN 18-YEAR-OLD BOY DIED FROM BACTERIAL MENINGITIS.
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY THE STUDENT'S DEATH WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECENT NATIONAL OUTBREAK OF FUNGAL MENINGITIS LINKED TO CONTAMINATED PAIN INJECTIONS.
IN THAT DEADLY OUTBREAK--CASES HAVE NOW RISEN TO 205.
FOURTEEN STATES ARE NOW REPORTING CASES--
AND THE C-D-C SAYS 15 PEOPLE HAVE DIED.
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RESIDENTS NEAR DENVER, COLORADO ARE SHAKEN BY A GRUESOME CRIME AND THE THOUGHT THAT A CHILD'S KILLER IS STILL AT LARGE.
YESTERDAY POLICE IN ARVADA SET UP A COMMAND POST NEAR WHERE
THE BODY OF JESSICA RIDGEWAY WAS FOUND.
THE F-B-I HAS JOINED LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES IN THE SEARCH FOR
THE TEN-YEAR-OLD'S ABDUCTOR AND KILLER, AND THEY ARE ASKING FOR THE
COMMUNITY'S HELP---
THEY WANT PEOPLE TO REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR--
EVEN IF THEY ARE FRIENDS OR FAMILY.
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NUMBER 51- IS NOW OFFICIALLY RETIRED-- BUT JESSE WATLINGTON'S MEMORY WILL LIVE ON.
HUNDREDS GATHERED AT BISHOP VEROT HIGH SCHOOL TO NOT ONLY WATCH A FOOTBALL GAME SATURDAY--- BUT PAY TRIBUTE TO THE ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD-- WHO DIED AFTER HE WAS STUCK BY LIGHTNING.
IN HONOR OF JESSE---SPECTATORS AND PLAYERS WORE PURPLE, JESSE'S FAVORITE COLOR DURING THE GAME.
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FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REQUESTED AN EXTENSION ON FILING YOUR TAXES, TODAY IS THE DEADLINE.
TAXPAYERS WITH EXTENSIONS SHOULD FILE BY TODAY, EVEN IF THEY CAN'T PAY THE FULL AMOUNT DUE.
BY DOING SO, YOU'LL AVOID THE LATE-FILING PENALTY. BUT INTEREST AND LATE-PAYMENT PENALTIES WILL CONTINUE TO ACCRUE.
SOME TAXPAYERS STILL HAVE MORE TIME FILE, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND THOSE SERVING IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN OR OTHER COMBAT ZONES LOCALITIES
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BREAKING NEWS-- WE ARE KEEP AN EYE ON THIS FIRE BURNING RIGHT NOW IN IN THE FORDHAM SECTION OF THE BRONX.
BLAZE BROKE OUT JUST AFTER 6AM.
AT LEAST ONE NEIGHBORING HOME ALSO CAUGHT FIRE.
FIREFIGHTERS WERE WORRIED ABOUT THE FLAMES SPREADING TO OTHER NEARBY BUILDINGS.
THERE ARE NO WORD ON ANY INJURIES.
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THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN CAPE CORAL IS IN LIMBO THIS MORNING.
THE CITY WILL VOTE TODAY, WHETHER TO DISBAND THE C-R-A.
HEFTY SALARIES, CONSULTATION FEES AND RENT ARE REASONS THE CITY MANAGER WANTS TO DO AWAY WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
HE ALSO CLAIMS THERE ISN'T ENOUGH MONEY TO KEEP THE C-R-A RUNNING THROUGH THE END OF NEXT YEAR.
BUT C-R-A OFFICIALS SAY THE CITY'S MATH DOESN'T ADD UP, AND THEY PLAN TO PROVE IT.
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THE SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR IS NOW AT ITS NEW HOME IN LOS ANGELES, WHERE IT GOES ON DISPLAY LATER THIS MONTH.
THE SHUTTLE LEFT FLORIDA LAST MONTH ON TOP OF A CUSTOMIZED SEVEN-47 FOR A FAREWELL TOUR ACROSS THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES, ENDING AT THE LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
IT TOOK MORE THAN TWO DAYS FOR THE SHUTTLE TO INCH ITS WAY ACROSS 12 MILES OF ROAD FROM L-A-X.
ENDEAVOUR IS JOINING FELLOW SHUTTLES DISCOVERY, ENTERPRISE AND ATLANTIS AS MUSEUM PIECES.
IT GOES ON PUBLIC DISPLAY ON OCTOBER 30TH.
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