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ALL NEW AS YOU WAKE UP THIS THURSDAY --- TAKING DOWN A TERRORIST SUSPECT.
THIS MORNING NEW IN-DEPTH DETAILS REVEALED. IN A FOILED PLOT TO ATTACK LOWER MANHATTAN
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PLUS, NOT ONE BUT TWO HOME INVASION ROBBERIES IN BONITA SPRINGS.
NBC-2 JUST GOT ALL NEW DETAILS ON THE VICTIM, AND WHY DEPUTIES ARE NO LONGER SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IN FOR CLAY.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
THIS MORNING NEW IN DEPTH DETAILS ON THE FOILED PLOT TO BLOW UP THE FEDERAL RESERVE IN MANHATTAN.
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POLICE ARRESTED A TERROR SUSPECT AT THE CENTER OF AN ELABORATE F-B-I STING OPERATION.
FEDERAL OFFICIALS SAY QWA-ZEE MOHAMMAD REZ-WAN-UL AH-SAN NA-FIZ. ATTEMPTED TO BLOW UP THE FEDERAL RESERVE BUILDING IN NEW YORK CITY.
AGENTS GRABBED NAFIS -- WHO WAS ARMED WITH A CELLPHONE HE BELIEVED WOULD DETONATE THE BOMB.
AUTHORITIES EMPHASIZED THE PLOT NEVER POSED AN ACTUAL THREAT.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE SUSPECT GOT INTO THE U-S THROUGH A STUDENT VISA.
UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATORS SAY HE WANTED TO DISRUPT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, AND DESTROY AMERICA BY GOING AFTER OUR ECONOMY.
THEY SAY HE WAS ALSO TARGETING A -QUOTE- "HIGH-RANKING U.S. OFFICIAL" AS WELL AS THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
TWO HOME INVASION-ROBBERIES, BOTH IN BONITA, BOTH HAPPENING IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS.
HERE'S THE LATEST SCENE ON SPRINGS LANE.
WE JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH DEPUTIES AND THEY SAY THE VICTIM HAS DECIDED NOT TO PRESS CHARGES. SO THEY ARE NO LONGER ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS AT THIS HOUR.
ABOUT 9 LAST NIGHT, LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY TWO MEN STORMED A HOME JUST AS THE VICTIM WAS GETTING HOME FROM WORK.
DEPUTIES SAY THE MEN SHOWED A WEAPON AND DEMANDED MONEY.
THANKFULLY, THE HOMEOWNER WAS NOT HURT.
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THAT CRIME COMES LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER ANOTHER HOME INVASION AND SHOOTING IN BONITA. THIS MORNING, THE SUSPECTS ARE STILL ON THE RUN.
THIS WAS THE STORY THAT WE BROKE YOU AS BREAKING NEWS YESTERDAY MORNING.
IT HAPPENED AROUND THREE AM ON LONDON LANE, WHICH IS LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM THE SCENE WE JUST SHOWED YOU.
DETECTIVES TELL US SEVERAL PEOPLE BROKE INTO THE HOME, STOLE VALUABLES, AND TOOK OFF.
THEY STILL HAVEN'T BEEN FOUND.
DURING THE BREAKIN, A PERSON WHO LIVES IN THE HOME WAS SHOT.
ANOTHER WAS HIT IN THE HEAD.
BOTH ARE EXPECTED TO BE OKAY.
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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.
"More sunshine, less rain"
More clouds than sunshine dominated our skies yesterday, and Thursday will bring some changes to our weather pattern.
The upper level disturbance responsible for the mostly cloudy skies and scattered downpours continues to move out this morning. We'll start the day with a few patchy clouds and even some areas of fog, especially for those that saw the rain yesterday evening.
As that moisture pushes eastbound, some drier air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere will sink its way across the peninsula. This means more sunshine is in store for today, and as a result temperatures will get a boost back into the upper 80s. With some residual moisture, we can't rule out a couple of isolated showers, however the vast majority of Southwest Florida should stay dry.
Tonight, clearing skies will prevail and lows will dip into the low 70s with a few upper 60s north and inland.
Our Friday will consist of partly sunny skies and the chance for a couple of showers, as a weak cool front approaches North Florida. This front will eventually wash out across the state by Saturday leaving us with partly sunny skies and highs in the middle to upper 80s. High pressure will build in across the southeast states, bringing pleasant conditions Sunday with plenty of sunshine and even a dip in our humidity levels. Our sunny weather pattern will persist through early next week with rain prospects remaining slim to none.
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WE ARE COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS THIS MORNING. AND JUST 19 TO GO UNTIL THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
NBC-2 IS ALSO LOOKING AHEAD TO WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY FOR BOTH CAMPAIGNS.
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This morning PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL APPEAR FOR A TAPING ON THE DAILY SHOW.
THAT'S AT 11.
IT'S HIS 6TH APPEARANCE, SECOND AS PRESIDENT.
TONIGHT PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL SPEAK IN NEW YORK CITY,
AT THE THE ANNUAL ALFRED E. SMITH FOUNDATION DINNER.
AFTER THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT THE SAME DINNER.
NOW TO THE V-P'S. BOTH HAVE THEIR EYES ON FLORIDA.
SECURITY IS EXPECTED TO BE TIGHT WITH LARGE CROWDS,
WHEN GOP V-P CANDIDATE PAUL RYAN VISITS OCALA'S DOWNTOWN SQUARE TODAY.
THAT EVENT IS SET FOR NOON.
THEN RYAN WILL HEAD OVER HERE TO FORT MYERS.
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WE EXPECT TRAFFIC TO BE HEAVY AROUND THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX.
THE GATES OPEN AT 4 THIS AFTERNOON.
DURING THE EVENT, PLANTATION ROAD WILL BE CLOSED FROM SIX MILE CHARTER ACADEMY TO SIX MILE CYPRESS PARKWAY.
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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IS NOT LETTING RYAN GRAB ALL OF THE STATE'S ATTENTION.
FRIDAY, HE PLANS TO CAMPAIGN IN SUN CITY, NEAR TAMPA, AND FORT PIERCE, NEAR WEST PALM.
FLORIDA WILL BE A BUSY PLACE LEADING UP TO NOVEMBER SIXTH.
COUNT ON US FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF DECISION 2012, ON AIR,
AND ONLINE, AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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IT'S A SHOW-DOWN THAT YOU WATCHED RIGHT HERE ON NBC2.
AND THIS MORNING BOTH CANDIDATES ARE CLAIMING VICTORY.
SENATOR BILL NELSON AND CONGRESSMAN CONNIE MACK WENT HEAD TO HEAD LAST NIGHT AT NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY IN DAVIE FLORIDA.
THIS MORNING, WE WAIT TO SEE THE NEW POLL NUMBERS.
THIS IS THE ONE AND ONLY DEBATE BEFORE THE ELECTION, JUST 19 DAYS AWAY NOW.
SEVERAL TIMES, CONGRESSMAN MACK TIED SENATOR NELSON TO PRESIDENT OBAMA, AND NELSON FIRED BACK.
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THEY DEBATED WIDE-RANGING TOPICS LAST NIGHT INCLUDING FEDERAL SPENDING, FOREIGN POLICY, AND CHANGES TO MEDICARE BECAUSE OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
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NOW AN NBC-2 UPDATE ON A HIGH PROFILE COURT CASE.
A JUDGE WILL HAVE 30 DAYS TO MAKE A DECISION ON WHETHER TO REINSTATE OR REVOKE DOCTOR ZANNOS GREKOS' LICENSE.
THE BONITA SPRINGS DOCTOR IS FIGHTING TO KEEP HIS LICENSE.
GREKOS' LICENSE IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED BECAUSE TWO OF HIS PATIENTS DIED AFTER A CONTROVERSIAL STEM CELL PROCEDURE.
GREKOS' ATTORNEY BROUGHT IN MEDICAL EXPERTS YESTERDAY. WHO CLAIM THE PROCEDURE DOES HAVE SCIENTIFIC CREDIBILITY.
THE STATE SAYS GREKOS WAS NEGLIGENT BY PERFORMING A PROCEDURE WITH NO MEDICAL BACKING.
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NEW NUMBERS THIS MORNING. MORE PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THE NATIONAL MENINIGITIS OUTBREAK.
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL REPORT 19 DEATHS --- THAT'S UP FOUR FROM OUR LAST REPORT.
250 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INFECTED IN 15 STATES INCLUDING FLORIDA.
A MASSACHUSEETS PHARMACY WAS SHUTDOWN AFTER CONTAMINATED STEROIDS WERE LINKED TO THIS.
THE DRUGS HAVE BEEN RECALLED.
AGAINS TODAY, FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS WILL INVESTIGATE THE FACILITY.
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IT'S QUITE THE TALKER -- AND NOW A STORY MAKING NATIONAL HEADLINES --
HAS CONNECTIONS RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
MANY ARE AWARE ---
A ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR. IN RURAL MAINE IS ACCUSED OF SELLING SEX TO MORE THAN A 100 MEN AT HER DANCE STUDIO.
GET THIS: ONE OF THE ALLEGED JOHNS IS A FORT MYERS MAN.
58 YEAR-OLD JAMES SOULE LIVES IN THE GATED COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITY.
HE'S NOW CHARGED WITH ENGAGING A PROSTITUTE.
PROSECUTORS SAY HE AND ALL THE OTHERS HAD SEX WITH THE ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR INSIDE HER DANCE STUDIO FOR MONEY.
GAIL SWANSON LIVES NEXT DOOR TO SOULE.
SHE SAYS HE LIVES IN THIS HOUSE WITH HIS WIFE, WHEN THEY AREN'T AT THEIR OTHER HOME IN MAINE.
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"he's helped me so many times since my husband passed away 3 years ago and they've always looked out for me."
EVEN THOUGH THE FORT MYERS MAN IS CHARGED-
HE DOESN'T HAVE A MUG SHOT, BECAUSE HIS ATTORNEY RECEIVED HIS ARREST SUMMONS ON HIS BEHALF, SO HE WASN'T BOOKED INTO A JAIL.
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WE ARE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON A DEVELOPING SITUATION IN THE GULF THIS MORNING.
MORE TESTS ARE EXPECTED TODAY --- ON RED TIDE THAT'S SHOWING UP ALONG SEVERAL BEACHES IN COLLIER COUNTY.
THAT MEANS ALL 3 COASTAL COUNTIES IN OUR AREA ARE NOW AFFECTED.
SCIENTISTS FIRST SPOTTED THE TOXIC BLOOM NEARLY TWO WEEKS AGO ON ENGLEWOOD BEACH IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
THEN A WEEK LATER IT TURNED UP OFF CAPTIVA IN LEE COUNTY.
COLLIER COUNTY LEADERS TELL NBC-2 A FEW SMALL DEAD FISH WASHED ASHORE ON BAREFOOT BEACH YESTERDAY MORNING.
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A GRIEVING MOTHER MAKES AN EMOTIONAL PLEA TO CAPE CORAL CITY LEADERS.
AND WE EXPECT A DECISION ANY DAY NOW.
KRISTIE HILBERT WANTS THE CITY TO INSTALL A BARRIER ALONG THE INTERSECTION OF SURFSIDE BOULEVARD AND BEACH PARKWAY.
THAT'S THE SPOT WHERE HER 24-YEAR OLD DIED AFTER DRIVING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND INTO A CANAL.
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-14:46:35-kristie hilbert/alexie krill's mother-"were not stuck on brick or concrete to keep cars out of the water. I'm anxious to see what alternatives study brings us."
THE CITY HAS HIRED A TRAFFIC EXPERT TO STUDY THE INTERSECTION AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY LEADERS.
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STILL AHEAD ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
THE HIGHEST PAID CELEBRITY.
FORBES JUST ANNOUNCED WHO IT IS.
PLUS,
BRACING FOR BIG CHALLENGES.
A MAJOR CANCER-FIGHTING CHARITY FACES A ROCKY ROAD AHEAD --- AFTER LANCE ARMSTRONG RIDES OFF IN DISGRACE.
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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.
"More sunshine, less rain"
More clouds than sunshine dominated our skies yesterday, and Thursday will bring some changes to our weather pattern.
The upper level disturbance responsible for the mostly cloudy skies and scattered downpours continues to move out this morning. We'll start the day with a few patchy clouds and even some areas of fog, especially for those that saw the rain yesterday evening.
As that moisture pushes eastbound, some drier air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere will sink its way across the peninsula. This means more sunshine is in store for today, and as a result temperatures will get a boost back into the upper 80s. With some residual moisture, we can't rule out a couple of isolated showers, however the vast majority of Southwest Florida should stay dry.
Tonight, clearing skies will prevail and lows will dip into the low 70s with a few upper 60s north and inland.
Our Friday will consist of partly sunny skies and the chance for a couple of showers, as a weak cool front approaches North Florida. This front will eventually wash out across the state by Saturday leaving us with partly sunny skies and highs in the middle to upper 80s. High pressure will build in across the southeast states, bringing pleasant conditions Sunday with plenty of sunshine and even a dip in our humidity levels. Our sunny weather pattern will persist through early next week with rain prospects remaining slim to none.
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NEW PROBLEMS FOR A CANCER CHARITY, THAT'S RAISED MILLIONS.
THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION IS A MAJOR CANCER-FIGHTING CHARITY KNOWN FOR ITS YELLOW WRISTBANDS.
IT NOW FACES AN INEVITABLE DECLINE IN DONATIONS AND EXPERTS SAY NEEDS TO REINVENT ITSELF TO STAY HEALTHY.
OVERCOME BY A DOPING SCANDAL THAT HAS CHASED LANCE ARMSTRONG FOR YEARS, THE SEVEN-TIME TOUR DE FRANCE WINNER, STEPPED DOWN WEDNESDAY AS CHAIRMAN OF HIS OWN FOUNDATION.
SOON AFTER, HIS LEADING CORPORATE SPONSORS DROPPED HIM TOO.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
A FRANTIC SEARCH IS UNDERWAY FOR A YOUNG, MARRIED STARBUCKS BARISTA, WHO MAY HAVE BEEN ABDUCTED ON HER WAY TO WORK.
21 YEAR OLD WHITNEY HEICHEL LEFT HER APARTMENT IN GRESHAM, OREGON, SHORTLY BEFORE HER 7 A.M. SHIFT, BUT MYSTERIOUSLY VANISHED.
HER ATM CARD WAS LATER USED AT A LOCAL GAS STATION.
HER SUV WAS FOUND IN A NEARBY WALMART PARKING LOT WITH A SHATTERED WINDOW.
HER HUSBAND CALLED TO REPORT HER MISSING AFTER A CO-WORKER CALLED HIM.
SO FAR, NO SUSPECTS HAVE BEEN NAMED.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD--
MORE THAN 20-THOUSAND CONFIDENTIAL BOY SCOUT DOCUMENTS WILL BE RELEASED TODAY.
WE'RE TOLD THE DOCUMENTS WILL IDENTIFY MORE THAN 1-THOUSAND LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS,
BANNED FROM THE GROUP,
AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF SEXUAL OR INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT WITH BOYS.
THE NATIONAL FILES ARE BEING DISTRIBUTED BY A LAW FIRM THAT WON AN $18 MILLION DOLLAR JUDGMENT AGAINST THE BOY SCOUTS,
IN A CASE WHERE A SCOUTMASTER SEXUALLY ABUSED A BOY.
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NEW NUMBERS, JUST RELEASED OVERNIGHT -- THE AVERAGE AMOUNT A STUDENT RACKS UP IN DEBT DURING COLLEGE.
THANKS TO RISING TUITION AND A TOUGH JOB MARKET, COLLEGE SENIORS GRADUATED WITH AN AVERAGE OF NEARLY $27-THOUSAND IN STUDENT LOAN DEBT LAST YEAR.
THE AVERAGE BORROWER OWED $26-THOUSAND 600. THAT'S THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN SEVEN YEARS.
THE REPORT IS PUBLISHED BY THE INSTITUTE FOR COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS' PROJECT ON STUDENT DEBT.
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ALL NEW HAPPENING TODAY ---
FEDERAL TEXTING AND DRIVING TESTS.
WE ALL KNOW WE SHOULDN'T DO IT. AND IT'S ACTUALLY NOT ILLEGAL TO TEXT AND DRIVE IN FLORIDA.
BUT THE FED IS GIVING 550-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO CONNECTICUT AND MASSACHUSETTS,
FOR PILOT PROJECTS,
TO CRACK DOWN ON PEOPLE WHO TEXT WHILE DRIVING.
THE MONEY WILL BE USED TO STAGE OFFICERS AT KEY LOCATIONS, TO LOOK FOR DRIVERS WHO CAN'T KEEP THEIR FINGERS OFF THE KEYPAD.
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NBC-2 LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEXT STEP FOR F-G-C-U'S CONCEAL CARRY EFFORT.
A STUDENT-SIGNED PETITION IS NOW HEADING TO THE DESK OF FGCU'S PRESIDENT AND STATE LEGISLATORS.
THE STUDENTS MET FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST NIGHT,
THEY'RE FIGHTING TO ALLOW GUNS TO BE CARRIED ON CAMPUS.
THE GROUP--"EAGLES FOR CONCEALED CARRY"-- WANT TO CHANGE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND STATE LAW REGARDING CONCEALED CARRY RIGHTS.
NBC-2 TALKED TO THE GROUP'S PRESIDENT.
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RIGHT NOW IT IS ILLEGAL TO CARRY ON ANY SCHOOL CAMPUS.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---
FORBES MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES THIS YEAR'S HIGHEST PAID TV ACTORS.
AND TOPPING THE LIST.. ANY GUESSES?
ASHTON KUTCHER.
FORBES REPORTS KUTCHER IS PULLING IN 24 MILLION DOLLARS FOR "TWO AND A HALF MEN".
SO WITH KUTCHER MAKING TOP PAY. AND HIS GIRLFRIEND MILA KUNIS THE SEXIEST WOMAN ALIVE. THEY ARE QUITE THE POWER COUPLE.
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TIME NOW TO LOOK AT WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY-- THE STORIES, VIDEOS AND PICTURES GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND JESSICA BIEL WILL REPORTEDLY MARRY THIS WEEKEND IN SOUTHERN ITALY, FOLLOWING A FIVE-YEAR RELATIONSHIP AND 10-MONTH ENGAGEMENT.
BIEL, WHOSE MOST RECENT MOVIE WAS THE "TOTAL RECALL" REMAKE, IS ALREADY IN ITALY FOR FINAL DRESS FITTINGS, ACCORDING TO E ONLINE.
THE WEBSITE ALSO REPORTED THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY HAVE BEEN SIGNING NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS BEFORE FLYING IN.
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DROP COVER AND HOLD ON!
FROM COAST TO COAST.
A HUGE COORDINATED EVENT IS HAPPENING TODAY AT 10:18 AM ON THE DOT.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD TODAY ---
A COAST TO COAST EARTHQUAKE DRILL IS HAPPENING IN A FEW HOURS.
FAMILIES FROM LOS ANGELES TO NEW YORK WILL DIVE FOR COVER AT 10:18 AM.
THEY'RE REHEARSING WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR QUAKE. WHICH MAY HAVE HELPED PEOPLE IN NEW ENGLAND, EARLY THIS WEEK, WHEN A 4.0 QUAKE HIT.
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Day Planner
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"More sunshine, less rain"
More clouds than sunshine dominated our skies yesterday, and Thursday will bring some changes to our weather pattern.
The upper level disturbance responsible for the mostly cloudy skies and scattered downpours continues to move out this morning. We'll start the day with a few patchy clouds and even some areas of fog, especially for those that saw the rain yesterday evening.
As that moisture pushes eastbound, some drier air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere will sink its way across the peninsula. This means more sunshine is in store for today, and as a result temperatures will get a boost back into the upper 80s. With some residual moisture, we can't rule out a couple of isolated showers, however the vast majority of Southwest Florida should stay dry.
Tonight, clearing skies will prevail and lows will dip into the low 70s with a few upper 60s north and inland.
Our Friday will consist of partly sunny skies and the chance for a couple of showers, as a weak cool front approaches North Florida. This front will eventually wash out across the state by Saturday leaving us with partly sunny skies and highs in the middle to upper 80s. High pressure will build in across the southeast states, bringing pleasant conditions Sunday with plenty of sunshine and even a dip in our humidity levels. Our sunny weather pattern will persist through early next week with rain prospects remaining slim to none.
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ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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IT'S AN UPCOMING EVENT MANY DO NOT WANT TO MISS.
THE SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS WILL SOON MAKE ITS HISTORIC FINAL JOURNEY.
ATLANTIS -- THE LAST SHUTTLE TO FLY IN SPACE WILL ARRIVE NOVEMBER SECOND AT ITS FUTURE ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR EXHIBIT.
NOVEMBER SECOND ATLANTIS WILL TRAVEL THE NEARLY 10 MILES FROM KENNEDY SPACE CENTER TO ITS NEW HOME AT THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX.
THEN A FIREWORKS SHOW WILL CONCLUDE THE DAY.
FANS CAN GET ADVANCED TICKETS FROM THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER.
COST IS $90 DOLLARS FOR ADULTS AND $80 DOLLARS FOR KIDS.
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AMAZON IS STARTING MORE WEBSITES FOR PARENTS LOOKING FOR STUFF FOR THEIR KIDS.
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND STUDENTS ARE BOOKING MORE DEBT FOR COLLEGE, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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GOOD MORNING,
THE AVERAGE GRADUATE FROM THE CLASS OF 20-11 --
WALKING OFF THE STAGE WITH THEIR DIPLOMA IN ONE HAND AND 26-THOUSAND 6-HUNDRED DOLLARS IN DEBT IN THE OTHER.
5-PERCENT MORE DEBT THAN A YEAR AGO, ACCORDING TO THE INSTITUTE FOR COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS.
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MEANTIME -- YOU MAY WANT TO RECONSIDER WHETHER A 4 YEAR COLLEGE IS WORTH IT.
LABOR FIGURES CITED IN U-S-A TODAY SAY --
THE NUMBER OF JOBS FOR STUDENTS WITH ASSOCIATES DEGREES OR LIMITED COLLEGE EDUCATION, IS GROWING FASTER THAN FOR STUDENTS WITH 4-YEAR DEGREES --
AS THE ECONOMY RECOVERS AND MORE MIDSKILL JOBS ARE CREATED.
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AND YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO HEAR SOME WHERE MONEY FROM THAT BIG FORECLOSURE SETTLEMENT IS REALLY GOING.
AND -- REMEMBER THAT HUGE FORECLOSURE ABUSE SETTLEMENT -- WITH BANKS AGREEING TO PAY $25 BILLION DOLLARS?
WELL IT TURNS OUT, INSTEAD OF ALLOCATING THE MONEY TO HOMEOWNERS OR OTHER HOUSING-RELATED ACTIVITIES --
SOME STATE GOVERNMENTS HAVE BEEN USING THEIR SHARE OF THE FUNDS TO HELP CLOSE STATE BUDGET GAPS.
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ALRIGHT, INVESTORS THIS MORNING LOOKING AT WEEKLY UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS, PLUS QUARTERLY RESULTS FROM SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND VERIZON.
SMALL GAINS FOR STOCKS YESTERDAY, THANKS IN PART TO A BIGGER THAN EXPECTED JUMP IN NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION.
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AND AMAZON -- STARTING UP 2 MORE SHOPPING WEBSITES -- HOPING TO GET MORE BUSINESS FROM PARENTS SHOPPING ONLINE.
AFTERSCHOOL DOT COM --
FOCUSING ON GEAR AND BOOKS, FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES.
AND BOOKWORM DOT COM -- SPECIALIZING IN BOOKS FOR KIDS.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL SAYS PRICES ON THESE SITES, MAY BE DIFFERENT, FROM PRICES ON AMAZON.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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HAPPENING TODAY. SKI ENTHUSIASTS REJOICE!
THE SKI SEASON OFFOCIALLY KICKS OFF IN COLORADO.
NBC-2 CHIEF METEORLGOIST HALEY WEBB IS HOOKING US UP WITH SOME LIVE CURRENT TEMPERATURES RIGHT NOW. IN THE 30'S. BRRRR.
AS FOR THE SKIING. THE ARAPAHOE BASIN IS NOW OPEN.
THE RESORT IS TRADITIONALLY AMONG THE FIRST IN THE NATION TO OPEN FOR THE SEASON.
OTHER SKI RESORTS IN THE STATE WILL BE OPENING IN NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER.
AND HAPPENING TODAY. THE COUNTRY'S CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER WILL ANNOUNCE ITS WINTER OUTLOOK LATER THIS MORNING.
WE'RE BACK WITH THE DAY'S TOP STORIES NEXT.
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2 HOME INVASION ROBBERIES IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS.
NBC-2 ON TOP OF BOTH AS YOU WAKE UP THIS THURSDAY ---
AND ALL NEW RIGHT NOW. WHY DEPUTIES HAVE CALLED OFF THE SEARCH FOR SUSPECTS IN ONE CASE.
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PLUS, FAKE BOMB PLOT EXPOSED IN NEW YORK CITY. OUR OVERNIGHT TEAM IS GATHERING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUSPECT, WHO IS NOW IN FEDERAL CUSTODY.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
THE SEARCH FOR HOME INVASION-ROBBERY SUSPECTS IN BONITA.
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SO NOW WE'RE FOLLOWING TWO HOME INVASION-ROBBERIES FOR YOU THIS MORNING.
BOTH IN BONITA. BOTH HAPPENING IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS.
HERE'S THE LATEST SCENE ON SPRINGS LANE.
THIS MORNING WE MADE SOME CALLS AND DEPUTIES TELL US THE VICTIM HAS DECIDED NOT TO PRESS CHARGES. SO THEY ARE NO LONGER ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR SUSPECTS AT THIS HOUR.
ABOUT 9 LAST NIGHT. LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY TWO MEN STORMED A HOME JUST AS THE VICTIM WAS GETTING HOME FROM WORK.
DEPUTIES SAY THE MEN SHOWED A WEAPON AND DEMANDED MONEY.
AND SO FAR THEY'VE GOTTEN AWAY WITH IT.
THE HOMEOWNER WAS NOT HURT.
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THAT CRIME COMES LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER THIS HOME INVASION AND SHOOTING IN BONITA.
AND THE SUSPECTS ARE STILL OUT THERE THIS MORNING.
WE BROUGHT YOU THIS AS BREAKING NEWS WEDNESDAY.
IT HAPPENED AROUND THREE O'CLOCK YESTERDAY MORNING ON LONDON LANE.
THAT'S LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM THE SCENE WE JUST SHOWED YOU.
DETECTIVES TELL US SEVERAL PEOPLE BROKE INTO THE HOME, STOLE VALUABLES, AND TOOK OFF.
THEY STILL HAVEN'T BEEN FOUND.
DURING THE BREAKIN, A PERSON WHO LIVES IN THE HOME WAS SHOT.
ANOTHER WAS HIT IN THE HEAD.
BOTH ARE EXPECTED TO BE OKAY.
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THIS MORNING, NEW INFORMATION IS EMERGING ABOUT A FAILED PLOT TO BLOW UP THE FEDERAL RESERVE BUILDING IN LOWER MAHATTAN.
A MAN FROM BANGLEDESH IS WAKING UP IN CUSTODY THIS MORNING, AFTER APPEARING IN FEDERAL COURT.
HE WAS TAKEN DOWN IN AN FBI STING WEDNESDAY. WE'RE TOLD NO ONE WAS EVER IN DANGER.
THE MAN IS ACCUSED OF ATTEMPTING TO BLOW UP A FAKE CAR BOMB OUTSIDE THE FEDERAL RESERVE BUILDING IN MANHATTAN.
COURT DOCUMENTS SAY THE SUSPECT WENT TO A WAREHOUSE TO HELP ASSEMBLE A 1-THOUSAND POUND BOMB AND LATER TRIED TO SET IT.
THE PAPERWORK SAYS HE IS HERE ON A STUDENT VISA, AND ALSO WANTED TO TARGET THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
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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.
"More sunshine, less rain"
More clouds than sunshine dominated our skies yesterday, and Thursday will bring some changes to our weather pattern.
The upper level disturbance responsible for the mostly cloudy skies and scattered downpours continues to move out this morning. We'll start the day with a few patchy clouds and even some areas of fog, especially for those that saw the rain yesterday evening.
As that moisture pushes eastbound, some drier air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere will sink its way across the peninsula. This means more sunshine is in store for today, and as a result temperatures will get a boost back into the upper 80s. With some residual moisture, we can't rule out a couple of isolated showers, however the vast majority of Southwest Florida should stay dry.
Tonight, clearing skies will prevail and lows will dip into the low 70s with a few upper 60s north and inland.
Our Friday will consist of partly sunny skies and the chance for a couple of showers, as a weak cool front approaches North Florida. This front will eventually wash out across the state by Saturday leaving us with partly sunny skies and highs in the middle to upper 80s. High pressure will build in across the southeast states, bringing pleasant conditions Sunday with plenty of sunshine and even a dip in our humidity levels. Our sunny weather pattern will persist through early next week with rain prospects remaining slim to none.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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WE ARE NOW JUST 19 AWAY FROM ELECTING A PRESIDENT. TODAY BOTH CANDIDATES ARE AIMING THEIR PITCH AT WOMEN IN THE KEY SWING STATES.
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ALSO TODAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL APPEAR FOR A TAPING ON THE DAILY SHOW. IT'S HIS 6TH APPEARANCE, SECOND AS PRESIDENT.
TONIGHT THE PRESIDENT AND MITT ROMNEY WILL BE ON THE SAME STAGE AGAIN AT AN ANNUAL EVENT. BOTH ARE SLATED TO SPEAK AT THE ANNUAL ALFRED E. SMITH FOUNDATION DINNER.
NOW TO THE V-P'S. BOTH HAVE THEIR EYES ON THE SUNSHINE STATE,
SECURITY IS EXPECTED TO BE TIGHT WITH LARGE CROWDS, WHEN GOP V-P CANDIDATE PAUL RYAN VISITS OCALA'S DOWNTOWN SQUARE TODAY.
THAT EVENT IS SET FOR NOON.
THEN RYAN WILL HEAD OVER HERE TO FORT MYERS.
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THAT'S WHERE NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH COMES IN.
HE'S LIVE RIGHT NOW AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX WHERE THE PAUL RYAN EVENT WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE, GOOD MORNING CLIFTON.
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IF YOU'RE GOING TO THE EVENT, YOU'LL NEED TO USE THIS ENTRANCE OFF OF SIX MILE CYPRESS PARKWAY.
SECURITY WILL HAVE THE ENTRANCE OFF OF PLANTATION CLOSED.
TO LEARN MORE, OR GET TICKETS ONLINE, GO TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC-2.COM JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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WE EXPECT TRAFFIC TO BE HEAVY AROUND THE SPORTS COMPLEX.
THE GATES OPEN AT 4PM.
STARTING AT 5:00, PLANTATION ROAD WILL BE CLOSED FROM SIX MILE CHARTER ACADEMY TO SIX MILE CYPRESS PARKWAY.
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AND ONCE AGAIN, WERE EXPECTING TIGHT SECURITY HERE AS WELL.
STANDING ROOM ONLY, NO CHAIRS, NO BIG BAGS, UMBRELLAS OR BOTTLED WATER.
BUT VOLUNTEERS WILL BE HANDING WATER OUT TO WHAT'S EXPECTED TO BE A LARGE CROWD.
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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL BACK IN FLORIDA ON FRIDAY, HE PLANS TO CAMPAIGN IN SUN CITY, NEAR TAMPA, AND FORT PIERCE, NEAR WEST PALM.
FLORIDA WILL BE A BUSY PLACE LEADING UP TO NOVEMBER SIXTH.
COUNT ON US FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF DECISION 2012, ON AIR,
AND ONLINE, AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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IT'S A SHOW-DOWN ONLY SEEN ON NBC2.
AND THIS MORNING BOTH CANDIDATES CLAIM VICTORY.
SENATOR BILL NELSON AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN CONNIE MACK. GO HEAD TO HEAD IN A DEBATE.
AND WHEN THE NEXT ROUND OF POLLING COMES OUT,
WE'LL FIND OUT HOW THAT DEBATE AFFECTED THIS RACE.
NOW IN CASE YOU MISSED IT --
THE FACE OFF WAS HELD LAST NIGHT AT NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY IN DAVIE.
HERE'S PART OF IT ON THE TOPIC OF MEDICARE.
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AFTER THREE MONTHS OUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE, THE FORMER CUBAN LEADER HAS NOW ISSUED A STATEMENT WRITTEN ON HIS BEHALF.
THE STATEMENT WAS BROADCAST ON STATE RUN TELEVISION WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
IT WAS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY ANY NEW VIDEO OR PHOTOS OF CASTRO.
THE FORMER CUBAN LEADER HAS NOT BEEN SEEN SINCE MARCH WHEN HE MET WITH POPE BENEDICT DURING THE PONTIFF'S VISIT TO CUBA.
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TWO YOUNG GIRLS ARE NOW RECOVERING, AND RELATIVES ARE NOWING CARING FOR THEM.
A CHARLOTTE COUNTY MOTHER IS ACCUSED OF LEAVING HER TWO DAUGHTERS AND THEIR BED-RIDDEN GREAT-GRANDMOTHER HOME ALONE IN FILTH.
AND DEPUTIES SAY -- INSTEAD OF TAKING CARE OF THEM -- SUSAN WARNER WENT TO HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS IN ORLANDO.
NEIGHBORS CALLED 9-1-1 WHEN WARNER'S 10-YEAR-OLD CAME OVER SUNDAY TO ASK FOR FOOD.
WHEN DEPUTIES ARRIVED THEY FOUND THE HOME WAS LIKE A DUMP.
DIRTY CLOTHES.
TRASH.
FECES ON THE FLOOR.
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NOW AN NBC-2 UPDATE FROM FORT MYERS BEACH. TOWN MANAGER, TERRY STEWART SAYS THE TOWN WANTED TO SAVE MONEY WHEN THEY
SUGGESTED THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS USE SAND FROM DREDGING TO FILL IN NEWTON BEACH PARK.
BUT NOW THE GROUP DENIED THAT REQUEST, CITING CHALLENGES WITH COST-- AND TIME.
STEWART SAYS THE NEARLY 1 MILLION DOLLARS THAT ENGINEERS SPEND TO DREDGE THE PASS-MAY ADD UP TO LESS THAN WHAT IT WOULD COST TO MOBILIZE ANOTHER PROJECT TO REPAIR THE BEACH.
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from an economic financial sense, no it doesn't make any sense
that wasn't coordinated up front and this was an emergency action so we have to go with what we've got permitted at the time
TERRY STEWART SAYS IT'D BE UP TO COUNCIL TO DECIDE WETHER TO INITIATE A RE-NOURISHMENT PROJECT FOR NEWTON BEACH PARK.
DREDGING AT MATANZAS PASS IS SET TO WRAP UP BY THE END OF THIS YEAR.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
BREAKING A WORLD RECORD.
CHECK OUT THIS ONE OF A KIND CONTRAPTION. WHAT IT'S GOING TO ATTEMPT TO DO, TODAY.
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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.
"More sunshine, less rain"
More clouds than sunshine dominated our skies yesterday, and Thursday will bring some changes to our weather pattern.
The upper level disturbance responsible for the mostly cloudy skies and scattered downpours continues to move out this morning. We'll start the day with a few patchy clouds and even some areas of fog, especially for those that saw the rain yesterday evening.
As that moisture pushes eastbound, some drier air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere will sink its way across the peninsula. This means more sunshine is in store for today, and as a result temperatures will get a boost back into the upper 80s. With some residual moisture, we can't rule out a couple of isolated showers, however the vast majority of Southwest Florida should stay dry.
Tonight, clearing skies will prevail and lows will dip into the low 70s with a few upper 60s north and inland.
Our Friday will consist of partly sunny skies and the chance for a couple of showers, as a weak cool front approaches North Florida. This front will eventually wash out across the state by Saturday leaving us with partly sunny skies and highs in the middle to upper 80s. High pressure will build in across the southeast states, bringing pleasant conditions Sunday with plenty of sunshine and even a dip in our humidity levels. Our sunny weather pattern will persist through early next week with rain prospects remaining slim to none.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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A CONTROVERSIAL NEW PROPOSAL THIS MORNING TO CURB GANG VIOLENCE IN THE NATION'S SECOND-LARGEST CITY.
ONE CHICAGO LEADER WANTS TO IMPOSE WHAT'S BEING CALLED A BULLET TAX.
IT WOULD BE A NICKEL FOR EACH BULLET AND 25 DOLLARS FOR EACH GUN SOLD IN COOK COUNTY -- THE COUNTY SURROUNDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO.
THROUGH LAST WEEK, THE CITY REPORTED 4 HUNDRED 9 HOMICIDES THIS YEAR COMPARED TO 3 HUNDRED 24 DURING THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR.
THE TAX WOULD RAISE AN ESTIMATED ONE MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.
A PORTION OF THAT MONEY WOULD GO TOWARD TREATING THE CITY'S GUNSHOT VICTIMS.
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THE NOVEMBER ELECTION MAY BE 19 DAYS AWAY,
BUT PEOPLE IN NORTH CAROLINA CAN START CASTING THEIR BALLOTS EARLY TODAY.
MORE THAN 46 MILLION PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO VOTE EARLY IN THIS ELECTION.
EITHER IN PERSON, BY MAIL, OR ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
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A MIX-UP IN THE MAIL.
SOME PEOPLE ARE QUESTIONING THE LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE THIS MORNING,
AFTER DOZENS OF PEOPLE WERE MAILED MORE THAN ONE BALLOT.
NBC-2 FOUND OUT NEARLY 1 HUNDRED 50 ABSENTEE VOTERS RECEIVED NOT ONE, BUT TWO BALLOTS IN THE MAIL.
THE LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SAYS THE VENDOR RAN A BATCH OF BALLOTS TWICE.
BUT THE OFFICE IS ASSURING VOTERS ONLY THE FIRST BALLOT WILL BE COUNTED.
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"Yeah, 150 votes could change the contest and that's what we're looking at, but we want to assure everybody, everybody gets one vote. That's it. We're not going to let you vote twice."
THE 1 HUNDRED 50 BALLOTS REPRESENT LESS THAN TWO-TENTHS OF THE 80-THOUSAND ABSENTEE BALLOTS SENT OUT.
IF YOU RECEIVED TWO BALLOTS -
HARRINGTON RECOMMENDS SHREDDING OR DESTROYING THE SECOND ONE.
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CAPE CORAL CITY LEADERS ARE TRYING TO GET BRIGHT SIGN SITTING OFF OF A MAJOR ROADWAY IN THE CITY DIMMED,
AFTER DRIVERS SAY IT WAS BLINDING THEM!
TAKE A LOOK.
SOME COUNCILMEMBERS ARE CALLING IT THE LIGHTHOUSE OF CAPE CORAL.
THE SIGN IS LOCATED OFF OF VETERANS PARKWAY IN THE CAPE.
PEOPLE TOLD US IT ISNT A PROBLEM DURING THE DAY --
BUT AT NIGHT, THE CORALWOOD SHOPPING CENTER SIGN LIGHTS UP ALL OF VETERANS PARKWAY AND THE BACKYARD OF SOME HOMES.
WE WERE THERE AS RESIDENTS VOICED THEIR CONCERNS TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION.
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35:12 6 weeks now, goes on all night and it just changes colors and the street is lit up and back of houses light up:11 sec
COUNCILMAN KEVIN MCGRAIL TELLS US HE IS WORKING TO CONTACT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TO GET THE SIGN DIMMED.
WE CALLED THAT COMPANY, BUT HAVE NOT YET HEARD BACK.
COUNCILMAN MCGRAIL SAYS THE BOARD NEVER VOTED ON WHETHER TO PUT IT UP.
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MORE TESTS WILL BE DONE TODAY TO CHECK THE LEVELS OF RED TIDE ON SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BEACHES.
NBC-2 FOUND OUT ALGAE BLOOMS ARE NOW SHOWING UP ALONG COLLIER COUNTY BEACHES.
RED TIDE WAS FIRST SPOTTED NEARLY TWO WEEKS AGO ON ENGLEWOOD BEACH IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY--
THEN A WEEK LATER IT TURNED UP OFF CAPTIVA IN LEE COUNTY.
COLLIER COUNTY LEADERS TELL NBC-2 A FEW SMALL DEAD FISH WASHED ASHORE ON BAREFOOT BEACH YESTERDAY.
OFFICIALS SAY RIGHT NOW, IT'S STILL SAFE TO SWIM, BUT THEY'LL DO MORE TESTING TODAY.
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BAD NEWS FOR WINE DRINKIERS.
EXPERTS SAY EUROPE'S WINE SEASON COULD BE THE WORST IN THE LAST 50 YEARS!
THEY SAY YOU CAN BLAME THE DROUGHT, FROST AND HAIL FOR THE IMPACT ON KEY VINEYARDS THIS YEAR.
FRANCE'S GRAPE HARVEST IS EXPECTED TO FALL BY AS MUCH AS 20 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR.
EUROPE'S WINE INDUSTRY MAKES UP FOR MORE THAN 60 PERCENT OF THE WORLD'S WINE.
THERE IS AN UPSIDE TO THE BAD HARVEST.
WINES MADE FROM THIS YEAR'S GRAPES WILL TASTE GOOD, BECAUSE THE QUALITY IS CONCENTRATED.
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NOW TO A STUDY STIRRING UP SOME CONTROVERSY THIS MORNING.
A NEW REPORT SHOWS GETTING THAT ANNUAL PHYSICAN EXAM, MAY NOT HELP YOU AS MUCH AS YOU'D THINK.
ACCORDING TO A NEW REVIEW BY DANISH RESEARCHERS,
THERE IS ACTUALLY LITTLE BENEFIT TO THOSE CHECK-UPS FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE.
RESEARCHERS FOUND GETTING REGULAR EXAMS DOESN'T REDUCE THE CHANCES OF DYING FROM SERIOUS DISEASES, LIKE CANCER OR HEART DISEASE.
THE STUDY FOUND THOSE EXAMS ARE NOT LIKELY TO CATCH A CONDITION NEEDING TREATMENT,
AND THE VISITS CAN BE STRESSFUL.
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THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER,
AND EXPERTS SAY AMERICANS WILL SPEND MORE THIS YEAR,
AND EVEN THROW IN A FEW THINGS FOR THEMSELVES!
RESEARCHERS FOUND THE AVERAGE SHOPPER WILL SPEND ABOUT 750 DOLLARS ON GIFTS, HOLIDAY DECOR, AND CARDS.
THAT'S ABOUT NINE DOLLARS MORE THAN LAST YEAR.
SIX IN TEN SHOPPERS PLAN TO SPEND ABOUT 130 BUCKS ON GIFTS FOR THEMSELVES!
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IF YOU'RE A FLIGHT ATTENDANT LOOKING FOR A JOB, OR THINKING OF BECOMING ONE,
AMERICAN AIRLINES MAY HAVE A JOB FOR YOU.
THE COMPANY SAYS IT'S HIRING 15-HUNDRED FLIGHT ATTENDANTS STARTING NEXT MONTH.
TRAINING STARTS IN JANUARY.
THIS COMES AFTER THE DEPARTURE OF MORE THAN 22-HUNDRED FLIGHT ATTENDANTS WHO TOOK 40-THOUSAND DOLLAR BUYOUT OFFERS TO LEAVE THE COMPANY.
AMERICAN AIRLINES IS CURRENTLY OPERATING UNDER BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION.
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THERE'S A TWIST THIS MORNING IN COLLIER COUNTY'S PUSH FOR AN A-T-V PARK.
A PARK IN HENDRY COUNTY IS NOW OFFERING *ITS LAND FOR USE.
THE PEOPLE WHO RUN THE DEVILS GARDEN MUD CLUB IN HENDRY COUNTY SAY ENTHUSIASTS CAN USE THAT LAND.
PARK OFFICIALS SAY THE AREA IS ALREADY A BIG HIT WITH COLLIER RIDERS.
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DONNA OATES, DEVILS GARDEN MUD CLUB: since a lot of the county people do come there I would see no reason why they wouldn't make it their park
MARIO MENENDEZ, COMMITTEE MEMBER: it is out of county but it is very close by and its a large piece of property so there's definitely potential there
COUNTY OFFICIALS HAVE NOT MADE A FINAL DECISION ON THE PARK'S POSSIBLE LOCATION.
THEY SAY COST AND WILDLIFE HABITAT HAVE LIMITED THEIR OPTIONS.
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HAPPENING TODAY ---
AS FAST AS THEY CAN GO.
A TEAM FROM AUSTRALIA WILL TRY TO BREAK THE LAND SPEED RECORD TODAY.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.
THE 'AUSSIE INVADER' TEAM IS GETTING READY THIS MORNING. FOR THEIR PERFORAMNCE AT THE AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW IN SYDNEY.
THIS ROCKET-POWERED TITLE CONTENDER, THE AUSSIE INVADER 5R WILL ATTEMPT TO BREAK 1-THOUSAND MILES PER HOUR!
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"More sunshine, less rain"
More clouds than sunshine dominated our skies yesterday, and Thursday will bring some changes to our weather pattern.
The upper level disturbance responsible for the mostly cloudy skies and scattered downpours continues to move out this morning. We'll start the day with a few patchy clouds and even some areas of fog, especially for those that saw the rain yesterday evening.
As that moisture pushes eastbound, some drier air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere will sink its way across the peninsula. This means more sunshine is in store for today, and as a result temperatures will get a boost back into the upper 80s. With some residual moisture, we can't rule out a couple of isolated showers, however the vast majority of Southwest Florida should stay dry.
Tonight, clearing skies will prevail and lows will dip into the low 70s with a few upper 60s north and inland.
Our Friday will consist of partly sunny skies and the chance for a couple of showers, as a weak cool front approaches North Florida. This front will eventually wash out across the state by Saturday leaving us with partly sunny skies and highs in the middle to upper 80s. High pressure will build in across the southeast states, bringing pleasant conditions Sunday with plenty of sunshine and even a dip in our humidity levels. Our sunny weather pattern will persist through early next week with rain prospects remaining slim to none.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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HAPPENING TODAY ---
FIXING A BIG BEE PROBLEM.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.
A BEE SWARM TAKING OVER THIS PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL IN LEE COUNTY.
THIS IS AT ALICO ROAD AND BEN HILL GRIFFIN. ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER.
LEE DOT TELLS US CREWS WILL REMOVE THIS BEE HIVE TODAY.
THEY SAY THEY THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THEY CAN REMEMBER THAT A PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL HAD A BEE HIVE ALL OVER IT.
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YOU CAN BE PART OF ONE OF OUR AREA'S BIGGEST ANNUAL EVENTS.
ORGANIZERS OF THE AMERICAN SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP NEED MORE THAN A HUNDRED VOLUNTEERS.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEARS EVEN ON FORT MYERS BEACH.
SCULPTORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SHOW OFF THEIR SAND CREATIONS FOR TEN DAYS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16TH.
IF YOU'D LIKE TO SIGN UP, VISIT OUR WEBSITE-
NBC DASH TWO DOT COM
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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NOW TO SOME VIDEO OF A HIGH-FLYING COMPETITION IN CHINA.
NEW MEXICO NATIVE JEB CORLISS WAS AMONG THE COMPETITORS GATHERED FOR THE FIRST WINGSUIT FLYING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP.
WINGSUITS HAVE FLAPS OF MATERIAL THAT LET BASE JUMPERS AND SKYDIVERS SOAR.
COMPETITORS LEAPT FROM THE TOP OF TIANMEN MOUNTAIN, ALMOST 46-HUNDRED FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL, AND ZOOMED ACROSS THE VALLEY BELOW.
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NOW LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT'S PLANNED FOR YOU COMING UP ON THE TODAY SHOW,
TAKE A LOOK.
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ALL NEW AT SIX--
IF YOU LIKE YOUR CARBS--
YOU'RE NOT GOING TO LIKE THIS NEW STUDY--
THE NEW LINK FOUND BETWEEN THE STARCHY FOODS AND ALZHEIMER'S.
PLUS--
ONLY NBC-2 IS GIVING YOU A FIRST LOOK INTO A BRAND NEW FACILITY THAT PROVIDES SERVICES FOR LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITALS.
AND DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR GIFTS ALL AT ONE--
THE STORE THAT'S EXTENDING ITS FREE LAYAWAY POLICY THIS MORNING.
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DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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